The Life and Science of Jerry Pine
Jerome "Jerry" Pine, a Caltech professor of physics, emeritus, passed away on November 8, 2017. He was 89 years old. Pine served as a professor at Caltech for more than 50 years. In his early career, he undertook research in particle physics at several particle colliders, improving our understanding of the structure of elementary particles. Later, he transitioned into biophysics, developing new ways to study and visualize living neural cells. Pine was also passionate about science education.
http://www.caltech.edu/news/caltech-mourns-professor-emeritus-jerry-pine-80363
Professor Pine's celebration of life will include speakers
From Jerry's physics world:
Maria Spiropulu
Shang-Yi Ch'en Professor of Physics
Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
Caltech
From a student's perspective:
Daniel Wagenaar
Research Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering
Division of Biology and Biological Engineering
Caltech
From Jerry's neurobiology world:
Jeanne Nerbonne
Alumni Endowed Professor of Molecular Biology and Pharmacology
Department of Developmental Biology
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
From Jerry's educational world:
Karen Worth
Department of Special and Elementary Education
Wheelock College
200 The Riverway, Boston, MA 02215