In Memoriam

Remembering those who have passed away.

 

 

 

 

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Roger Steuwer, 1934-2022

Professor Emeritus Roger H. Stuewer, founding director of the Program in History of Science and Technology at the University of Minnesota, died at age 87 on July 28, 2022, in his home in New Brighton. For decades he was a leading light in the history of modern physics, a mentor to younger scholars, and a friend to many—both in the history and philosophy of science and in physics.

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Terry Thibeault

Terry Thibeault, 1956-2021

Former School of Physics and Astronomy administrative staff member Terry L. Thibeault passed away on Nov. 21, 2021. She retired in 2018 after 41 years, the bulk of which were spent working as administrative staff first in the Astronomy office of the School of Physics and Astronomy, then in the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. 

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Russell Hobbie

Russell Hobbie, 1934-2021

Professor Russell Hobbie of the School of Physics and Astronomy passed away on December 16th. He died peacefully at home after suffering from Parkinson’s Disease for many years.

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Cecil “Jake” Waddington, 1929-2020

Professor Emeritus Jake Waddington passed away on October 1, 2020. He was 91 years old. Jake had been a member of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota since 1962 and will be greatly missed.

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Mikhail "Misha" Voloshin, 1953-2020

Professor Misha Voloshin passed away on March 20, 2020 from heart failure. He had been battling lymphoma for several years. Misha had been a member of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota since 1990 and will be greatly missed.

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A Fellowship has been founded in his name at the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota. To make a gift, visit the University Foundation website.


Walter "Cork" Johnson

Walter "Cork" Johnson, 1928-2019

Professor Emeritus Cork Johnson passed away on September 24, 2019. Cork had been a member of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota since 1958 and will be greatly missed.

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A Scholarship has been founded in his name at the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota. To make a gift, visit the University Foundation website.


Hans Courant

Hans Courant, 1924-2019

Professor Emeritus Hans Courant passed away on August 21, 2019. Hans had been a member of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota since 1963 and will be greatly missed.

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