The Engineering Science and Mechanics community is mourning the passing of Professor Emeritus William Thompson, Jr. (December 4, 1936 - February 13, 2007). Professor Thompson retired from the University in February 2001 after 34 years of service. He continued to be active with the department after his retirement. He will be remembered for his excellence in teaching, for his devotion to engineering researcher, for his care and attention as a departmental student adviser, and for the energies he devoted to the State College community. We will miss his wit, cheerful smile, and the warmth he brought to us.

Dr. Thompson's obituary appears in the February 15, 2007, issue of the Centre Daily Times.