An innovator, entrepreneur, adventurer, and outdoorsman, Thornton’s influence upon all the communities he touched was profound. During his 40+ year tenure within MIT’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, he mentored and inspired countless individuals, consistently advocating for bold and fearless exploration in all areas of life.
Markus Zahn, Thomas and Gerd Perkins Professor of Electrical Engineering (Emeritus) within the Department of EECS, died on March 13th, 2022. He was 75 years old. Zahn was...