It is with the deepest regret that the Virginia Tech SuperDARN Group marks the unexpected passing of our dear colleague and friend, Prof. Kathryn McWilliams, Director of SuperDARN Canada's National Research Facility and Chair of the SuperDARN Executive Council, on January 2, 2025.
Our condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues at the University of Saskatchewan and around the world.
>> From the announcement from Glenn Hussey, on behalf of SuperDARN Canada at the University of Saskatchewan, to the CEDAR Newsletter:
Obituary:
https://www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/kathryn-mcwilliams
As indicated in the obituary, there will be a memorial service to
celebrate Kathryn's life on Saturday 8 February, 2025 at 1400 CST at the
Saskatoon Funeral Home in Saskatoon, SK.
The Service will be livestreamed, and details to connect will appear on
the obituary web page the day of the service.
If anyone would like to make a donation in Kathryn's memory, the family
has requested a donation to a program that promotes the advancement of
women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). A scholarship
in Kathryn's name will be established for Women in STEM at the University
of Saskatchewan and donations can be made at:
https://donate.usask.ca/online/artsandscience.php?fund_code=100248KATHMCWSUS
Photo Credit: Chris Putnam