Andrew James ENGELWARD

What a loss. An excellent teacher whose gentle, playful style and personal stories of struggle with math made it more accessible and understandable for me. Wish Harvard had more folks like Andy.

It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of my mentor and friend, Andrew Engelward. A brilliant mind at Harvard University, Andy taught me a most meaningful lesson: that true intelligence is not merely about cleverness, but about a kindness of heart that empowers everyone around you to become smarter, braver, and more insightful. His guidance was the compass for my research, a project he directed with unwavering belief. It was more than academic; it became a tool that...

Saddened to hear about the loss of a brilliant mathematics professor and an even greater human being. My deepest condolences to his loved ones and to the vast community of alumni who will miss him greatly. Rest in peace, Andy (as he always insisted all his pupils call him ). The Harvard Texas cohorts will remember Andy as the best at teaching some of the hardest mathematical concepts with unmatched kindness, patience, and genuine care for his students. He never just taught mathematics-he...

Andy was a an amazing and a humble human being, his love to teach and his passion in Math inspired a lot of teachers in Mathematics for Teaching program at HES, not only he taught us many subjects, he managed to impact all of us in away no one could ever imagine, his humour and his genuine dedication and willingness to help will live with us forever. In behave of all the Texas Teachers that he inspired, May he rest in eternal peace Andy will be truly missed! My deepest condolences to his...

An absolutely brilliant teacher and colleague. We shared an interest in cases about teaching mathematics and a love of mathematics. Always willing to chat and contribute, he will be deeply missed. Kay Merseth

Professor Engelward - Andy as he was known to so many will be missed. He was my first introduction to Harvard´s Extension School - Math 300 and what a wonderful introduction. Andy you were a trailblazer, inspired me as a teacher to do more, be better, keep learning. Sincere condolences to your family,