Randy Pausch Inspired Millions
Randy Pausch, the professor at Carnegie Mellon University who inspired
countless students in the classroom and others worldwide through his
highly acclaimed , has died of complications from pancreatic cancer.
He was 47.
Also a Carnegie Mellon alumnus, Pausch co-founded the and led
researchers who created , a revolutionary way to teach computer programming. He was widely respected in academic circles for a unique interdisciplinary approach, bringing together artists, dramatists and designers to break new ground by working in collaboration with .
Outside the classroom, he gained public fame for delivering what would come to be known as "." On Sept. 18, 2007, only a month after doctors told him that he had three-to-six months to live following a recurrence of pancreatic cancer, he presented a lecture called "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" to a packed auditorium at Carnegie Mellon.The moving and often humorous talk recounted his efforts to achieve such childhood dreams as becoming a professional football player, experiencing zero gravity and developing Disney World attractions. In the process, he shared his insights on finding the good in other people, working hard to overcome obstacles and living generously."If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself," Pausch said. "The dreams will come to you."The video appeared on countless websites and has been viewed by millions. Appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC's Good Morning America and the CBS Evening News followed. CONTINUED....
http://www.cmu.edu/homepage/beyond/2008/summer/an-enduring-legacy.shtml
Randy Pausch, the professor at Carnegie Mellon University who inspired
countless students in the classroom and others worldwide through his
highly acclaimed , has died of complications from pancreatic cancer.
He was 47.
Also a Carnegie Mellon alumnus, Pausch co-founded the and led
researchers who created , a revolutionary way to teach computer programming. He was widely respected in academic circles for a unique interdisciplinary approach, bringing together artists, dramatists and designers to break new ground by working in collaboration with .
Outside the classroom, he gained public fame for delivering what would come to be known as "." On Sept. 18, 2007, only a month after doctors told him that he had three-to-six months to live following a recurrence of pancreatic cancer, he presented a lecture called "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" to a packed auditorium at Carnegie Mellon.The moving and often humorous talk recounted his efforts to achieve such childhood dreams as becoming a professional football player, experiencing zero gravity and developing Disney World attractions. In the process, he shared his insights on finding the good in other people, working hard to overcome obstacles and living generously."If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself," Pausch said. "The dreams will come to you."The video appeared on countless websites and has been viewed by millions. Appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC's Good Morning America and the CBS Evening News followed. CONTINUED....
http://www.cmu.edu/homepage/beyond/2008/summer/an-enduring-legacy.shtml
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The Last Lecture
by Randy Pausch -Professor, Carnegie Mellon
by Randy Pausch -Professor, Carnegie Mellon
