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.
Professor Emeritus Markus Zahn, who specialized in electromagnetic field interactions, dies at 75
Admired teacher and mentor was a longtime member of the Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems and the High Voltage Research Laboratory, and champion of the VI-A Internship program.
Professor Emeritus Leo Marx, influential scholar of American history, dies at 102
Internationally respected and beloved, Marx created a new lens for American history studies — and was a leader in bringing the humanities into a central academic role at MIT.
Patrick Hale, former executive director of MIT System Design and Management, dies at 72
Hale’s guidance transformed SDM into a world leader in engineering and management.
Professor Emeritus Peter Griffith, a pioneer in heat transfer and fluid mechanics, dies at 94
Longtime professor of mechanical engineering influenced nuclear reactor design and shaped thermodynamics education at MIT.
Professor Emeritus Jerome Milgram, a leader in ship design and hydrodynamics, dies at 83
A pioneer of technologies associated with oceans, Milgram shaped oceanography and fluid mechanics education at MIT.