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Thursday February 08, 2007

Rice University Professor Ken Kennedy passes away
Rice Alums: you might want to read this.
This is indeed a sad day for Rice computer science students (like me), the programming languages and parallel programming community in general. He was undoubtedly a pioneer in compiler optimization techniques and in parallel programming and his influence spread from Houston to science halls of Washington and the nation. What he taught us, directly or indirectly, guides us even today. Everyone at Rice U knew him, sooner or later. Anyone lucky enough to have passed through the computer science halls at Rice U will attest to his immense stature, technical prowess and human side. All of which were extremely fascinating.
He passes away but leaves a rather large legacy. The Rice U news release is a good read for those who were unfamiliar with him.
Rest in Peace, Ken. We will never forget the knowledge and education you have gifted to us.
Posted by tatkar ( Feb 08 2007, 08:46:19 PM PST ) Permalink Comments [0]

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