[LINK] Richard Newton passed away

[Jan Whitaker]

May have some interest to linkers who may have known him:

Death of Richard Newton
Richard Newton, professor and dean of the College of Engineering at 
the University of California, Berkeley, a pioneer in electronic 
design automation and integrated circuit design, and a visionary 
leader in the technology industry, has died at the age of 55 after a 
short illness. Born in Melbourne and educated at the University of 
Melbourne, Richard was recruited to Berkeley in 1975. His involvement 
with Australia continued in his role as a founding member of NICTA's 
Scientific Advisory Group. Our sympathy to his family and colleagues 
at the loss of such a great man. www.coe.berkeley.edu/newsroom/newton



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