Gayl Ness

My condolences to the Ness family. Gayl was a dude. Smart, kind, warm hearted. I remember a dinner with the family back when I was at the U and Eric was home from the far east. I felt like a member of the family and it touched my heart. Love to you all.

Gayl was an inspiration and a great mentor while I was at the University of Michigan and after. He co-chaired my dissertation project and we co-authored several publications and co-edited a book on Populations & Environment. We pioneered early scholarship introducing organizational sociology to international organizations and international relations. I have always remembered his advice when it comes to providing generous support to younger scholars, "pass it on." I am forever grateful.

"Professor Ness, my mentor, has given me opportunities from 1999 to 2023. From the chance to travel to the USA to study STELLA, took a part of Ph.D. dissertation, postdoctoral studies at the University of Michigan, managing the faculty, from Associate Dean to Dean. Professor Ness had a deep love with Thailand, especially Khon Kaen. We met every year, with the most recent being around 2022, when he celebrated his birthday in Khon Kaen. He was an extraordinary role model for me. I can´t...