Jim Thomas, 1946-2010

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010 · IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 30(6):10-13

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/MCG.2010.113· OSTI ID:1013306

Stone, Maureen; Kasik, David; Bailey, Mike; van Dam, Andy; Dill, John; Rhyne, Theresa-Marie; Foley, Jim; Encarnacao, L M; Rosenblum, Larry; Earnshaw, Rae; Ma, Kwan-Liu; Wong, Pak C; Encarnacao, Jose; Fellner, Dieter; Urban, Bodo

Jim Thomas, a visionary scientist and inspirational leader, died on 6 August 2010 in Richland, Washington. His impact on the fields of computer graphics, user interface software, and visualization was extraordinary, his ability to personally change people’s lives even more so. He is remembered for his enthusiasm, his mentorship, his generosity, and, most of all, his laughter. This collection of remembrances images him through the eyes of his many friends.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 1013306
• Report Number(s): PNNL-SA-75421
• Journal Information: IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 30(6):10-13, Journal Name: IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 30(6):10-13 Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 30
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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