Contributions to the tribute of Louis D. Braida

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Karen Cohen posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

To the Family of Louis Braida, I only learned of Louis' death long after--I think in one of the MIT Technology Review magazines. I had been meaning to write to him for years and am sorry I missed my chance. I met Louis when I arrived with the first group of women graduate students to be admitted to live at Ashdown House, the graduate dorm. That was the Fall of 1965 and Louis befriended me and my roommate, Gillie Campbell. A group of us often went to Durgin Park on Saturdays when the kitchen at Ashdown House was closed. And we did a lot of social activities together. But the wonderful kindness that Louis did for me, was in my second year of the Master in City Planning program, when I was in a linear algebra class and was quite clueless. (My last math class had been algebra in high school and I had been a German history and literature major in college.) Thanks to Louis' intelligence, good nature and patience in tutoring me, quite regularly that spring semester, I passed the course and got my degree. I don't think I ever thanked him adequately but now can tell his family. May his memory be a blessing. Best, Karen Cohen

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Caroline Huang posted a condolence

Sunday, March 26, 2023

I was a grad student in a neighboring lab at MIT which collaborated with Lou's lab. Besides being familiar with my research, Lou was my academic advisor who discussed with me which courses I should take. He was always supportive, and he believed in me. I will always remember him.

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Christine Rankovic lit a candle

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

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Cody Gilleland posted a condolence

Friday, October 7, 2022

Prof. Braida was always kind and helpful in guiding my PhD studies, especially through the most difficult parts. He was the first person I met at MIT and gave a warm welcome. My condolences to the family. He will be missed.

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Mario Svirsky lit a candle

Thursday, September 29, 2022

I consider myself incredibly lucky to have had Lou as a teacher and a mentor. He was brilliant, of course, but in his interactions with me he was also kind, considerate, and supportive. This was particularly important at MIT, which can sometimes be a harsh environment for lowly postdocs. I'm going to miss him and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

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The family of Louis D. Braida uploaded a photo

Thursday, September 15, 2022

A Memorial Tree was planted for Louis Braida

Thursday, September 15, 2022

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Louis D. Braida

1943 - 2022

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Louis Braida

1943 - 2022