Hans Andersen, pioneering chemist, has died at 84
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Known for his study of liquids and other materials, Andersen used groundbreaking computer-based methods to expand our understanding of complex systems.
David G. Luenberger, pioneer in optimization theory, dies at 88
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Luenberger’s doctoral research gave rise to a technique that aerospace and robotics engineers still use to track the hidden behavior of complex systems.
Charles A. Holloway, gifted teacher and educator, dies at age 90
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By changing how entrepreneurship is taught, Holloway revolutionized management education.
Radiology leader F. Frank Zboralske dies at 93
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The renowned gastrointestinal radiologist and former director of diagnostic radiology at Stanford is remembered for his infectious enthusiasm and dedication to teaching.
Cultural anthropologist Renato Rosaldo dies at 85
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Known for his poet’s heart, Rosaldo was beloved in the university’s Chicano community. He also founded and directed the Stanford Center for Chicano Research.
19 books for reflection and perspective on sustainability
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Looking for insightful summer reads about science and society? These books – and one short documentary – come recommended by scholars at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
Econometrician Takeshi Amemiya has died
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One of the most influential econometricians of the last century, the Stanford professor harnessed statistical models to understand economic data, transforming the field of theoretical econometrics.
Dagfinn Føllesdal, philosopher and ‘builder of bridges,’ dies at 93
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A passionate and wide-ranging scholar, the Norway-born professor reconciled two disparate philosophical traditions.
Radiologist Ronald Castellino dies at 88
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Castellino, who founded the first radiation oncology division at Stanford Medicine, led the Diagnostic Radiology Department and made important contributions to research in imaging the lymphatic system.
Advancing healthspan through movement analysis
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Scott Delp leads research on movement patterns as longevity biomarkers and is pioneering initiatives like OpenCap, a smartphone app that democratizes biomechanical analysis.