Professor Emeritus Richard Wurtman, influential figure in translational research, dies at 86
Longtime MIT professor of neuroscience led research behind 200 patents, laying the groundwork for numerous medical products.
MIT community in 2022: A year in review
Top Institute stories dealt with a presidential transition; Climate Grand Challenges; an action plan for belonging, achievement, and composition; the MIT Morningside Academy for Design; “Wakanda Forever” at MIT; and more.
Professor Emeritus Robert Balluffi, multifaceted materials scientist, dies at 98
Researcher with broad expertise in an interdisciplinary field saw combat in World War II.
Nonabah Lane, Navajo educator and environmental sustainability specialist with numerous ties to MIT, dies at 46
Lane leaves a lasting legacy at the Institute and on tribal communities around the country.
Professor Emeritus Louis Braida, speech and hearing scientist and hearing aid innovator, dies at 79
Valued mentor was known for research in intensity perception, hearing-impairment characterization, and aids for the deaf.
Ashton Carter, former U.S. secretary of defense who served in leadership roles at the MIT Corporation and Lincoln Laboratory, dies at 68
A trained theoretical physicist, Carter devoted his wide-ranging knowledge to government service.
Frank Sidney Jones, professor emeritus of urban affairs, dies at 93
The first African American to receive tenure at MIT, Jones championed greater diversity and inclusion at the Institute and beyond.
Celebrating the life of undergraduate Mohamed Magdi Taha
Rising junior in Course 6-9 was “brave and compassionate” and strove to lift up others.
Professor Tom Eagar, renowned metallurgist and admired storyteller, dies at 72
Welding expert and former head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering is remembered for his personal teaching style and commitment to students.
Professor Emeritus Richard “Dick” Eckaus, who specialized in development economics, dies at 96
Deeply respected advisor, educator, mentor, and former department head was a founding member of the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change and committed to helping others rise out of poverty.
John Tirman, political theorist and executive director of the MIT Center for International Studies, dies at 72
An expert on US-Iran relations and human security, Tirman was a prolific author and thoughtful colleague and friend.
Donald “Bruce” Montgomery, influential electromagnet engineer, dies at 89
Longtime MIT researcher and former associate director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center contributed to fusion energy progress on campus and around the world.
Remembering Octavian-Eugen Ganea, a gifted MIT postdoc AI researcher and beloved colleague
The brilliant scientist was known for both the depth of his intellect and his kindness.
Joel Moses, Institute Professor Emeritus and computer science trailblazer, dies at 80
Known as a visionary who brought together faculty from across MIT, Moses pioneered an influential symbolic mathematics program and held many top leadership posts.
Brian Sousa Jr., MIT Police sergeant, dies at 49
On the MIT Police force for 23 years, Sousa was known for his kindness, patience, sense of humor, and love of MIT.