Mints' pioneering research created new connections between proof theory and computation – leaving an indelible mark on generations of students and colleagues in philosophy, mathematics and computer science.
Philip Scholz, 35, will killed by an express train traveling up to 70 mph at the Santa Clara Caltrain station last week.
Eisner argued that a curriculum that includes music, dance and art is essential in developing critical thinking skills in children.
Leland Smith blended teaching, performing and computer coding during his distinguished Stanford career.
Skylawn in San Mateo joins others in Bay Area sponsoring condolence books for residents to write memories, poems and thoughts about the beloved leader. The tributes will be forwarded to the Mandela family.
A leading ambassador for the study of linguistics, the world-renowned researcher, teacher, founders of Stanford's Center for the Study of Language and Information, Sag also played keyboards in a band known as the Dead Tongues.
A memorial service will be held on September 22 in the garden of DeYoung's campus home.
Cashion, a specialist in Mexican, Caribbean and Latin American dance, put Stanford on the map as the home to the first resident student Mexican folkloric dance troupe in the nation—Ballet Folklórico de Stanford—which she founded in 1972.
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A computer enthusiast, he worked for the government right out of high school.
Service held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Thursday morning.
Bernice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed "just living."
Hamerton-Kelly spent more than two decades working at Stanford, including 13 years as dean of Stanford Memorial Church and 10 years as a senior research scholar in ethics.
Engelbart was known as a big-picture thinker and visionary whose pioneering work changed the way people interact with computers.
Matt Kahn, who taught for more than 60 years, was a painter, designer, art collector and beloved professor in the Department of Art and Art History.
See the list of people with ties to Palo Alto who passed away recently.
A Palo Alto resident, engineer, veteran, devoted father and husband passed away on May 17, 2013.
Vision, practicality, and oh, those thoughtful little brown notes, marked a man of uncommon devotion to community in making Foothill and De Anza colleges a reality.
The long-time Palo Alto resident was instrumental in the development of the CAT-scan.
Lt. Col. John Chesnutt Flesher, USAF, ret., held a Masters fom Stanford University and taught in the Palo Alto Unified School District for 20 years.
A decorated World War II Veteran, Garofano was active in the Palo Alto community.
Coates founded Nanometrics, Inc., and held more than 20 U.S. patents.
The former San Mateo County Supervisor died of cancer on Saturday, Dec. 1.
John Tuomy served as a Board member for the Palo Alto Unified School District for eight years, from 1995-2003, including two terms as Board president.
The former mayor, just 60, was praised for his long service to Palo Alto.
He was known for his unswerving belief in academic freedom and for guiding the university through some of the most turbulent years in its history.
Emily Benatar passed away after a bout with bacterial meningitis
The man who brought smiles and musical entertainment to so many is no longer with us.
Stephen Colbert offers tribute to Steve Jobs.
Maathai helped launch Canopy's East Palo Alto Tree Initiative
Active in local Jewish scene, Spiegel was a master of French Language.
And how the media got it so very wrong.
Baran developed present-day email communications.