Obituary

Todd Smith, pioneer in the field of free-electron lasers, dies at 85

The decorated physicist was known for his keen mind and playful spirit.

Portrait of Todd Smith
Portrait of Gerald Gillespie

Gerald Gillespie, devoted professor of German and comparative literature, dies at 92

Portrait of John Flavell

John H. Flavell, distinguished and influential scholar of developmental psychology, has died

A portrait of Michael Friedman

Michael Friedman, who studied the connections between philosophy and science, has died

Black and white photo of Robert Packenham speaking into a microphone

Political scientist Robert Packenham has died

Nancy Packer speaks at the memorial for former Stanford President Richard W. Lyman in 2012.

Nancy Huddleston Packer, award-winning writer who served as director of Creative Writing Program, has died

Portrait of James Ferguson

James Ferguson, anthropologist devoted to studying international aid, has died

Photo of Bill Mahrt singing and looking to the left as Gregorian Chant is written out behind him

William P. Mahrt, beloved scholar of early music, has died

Photo of Peter Sturrock

Peter Sturrock, influential applied physics professor, has died