R. Igor Gamow

The single best professor and genuinely kindest person I met in my eight years getting a four year degree at CU. Kind not in the sense of mere politeness, but in genuinely taking a sincere interest in others, treating each of a thousand students as if each one were the most interesting person in the world. And yes, even learning from his students - again, the only teacher I've ever had that openly acknowledged that. For all of his accomplishments and creative intellect, what I remember...

Professor Gamow was an amazing, engaging and inspiring teacher. His interests were so varied that he could always touch on some example that would help explain what he was teaching. His humour, wit and energy will be missed and his passing had left Boulder and CU a less colourful place. I had my first class with Professor Gamow in 1990 and I have never forgotten him. I was saddened to hear of his passing and I hope he is now soaring above the world he loved so much.

Igor was so full of imagination and wonderful surprises...I miss his e-mails that were so consistently delightful! He was one in a million, and made astonishing contributions to the world of science education and high altitude climbing.