In Memoriam

Michael Sheetz

Michael Patrick Sheetz passed away on January 30th after living nearly eleven years with multiple myeloma. A service of sharing will be held at 6 pm Wednesday, February 5th at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 5 pm at the funeral home. Mike was...

Helmut Abt

The staff of NSF NOIRLab grieve at the passing of Dr. Helmut A. Abt, reflect on his remarkable career, and celebrate his scientific legacy. He was a towering figure in U.S. astronomy: on top of his scientific research, he contributed in several critical ways to the...

Michael Krieger

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael M. Krieger, a beloved friend, brother, and intellectual giant, who left us on October 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Los Angeles on December 19, 1941, Michael's life...

Thomas Berger

Thomas R. Berger, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Colby College, died October 22, 2024 in Oberlin, Ohio at the age of 83. He is survived by spouse Jeanne, children Amy and Scott, and numerous friends, caregivers, and many alumni from both Colby College and the...