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Notable Achievements at Age 98
Reported career totals: 25 books and 600+ articles
By 2019/2021 sources report Beck authored or co-authored 25 books, 157 book chapters, and over 600 scientific articles across his career.
Katherine G. Johnson Computational Research Facility named and dedicated
NASA Langley named and formally dedicated a new 40,000 sq ft computational research facility in her honor (dedication May 5, 2016).
Received Silver Snoopy Award and NASA Group Achievement Award
Presented the Silver Snoopy (astronaut-presented) and a NASA Group Achievement Award in 2016 (Silver Snoopy presented by astronaut Leland D. Melvin).
Released from hospital after ~8 month recovery
After complicated postoperative course and ~8 months hospitalized (costs reported over $1,000,000), he was discharged and returned to good health.
Langley West Computing Unit NASA Group Achievement Award recognized
Received the Langley West Computing Unit NASA Group Achievement Award at a reception (honoring Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and others).
Included on BBC's 100 Women list
Named one of the BBC 100 Women of influence worldwide in 2016.
World Polio Day observed (Oct 24)
October 24 designated World Polio Day (Rotary International / CDC observance tied to Salk's legacy).
Died in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Georgia O'Keeffe died at St. Vincent's Hospital in Santa Fe on March 6, 1986; ashes scattered at Ghost Ranch per her wishes.
Returns to Switzerland with wife
He and his wife Dianne decided to return to Switzerland in May 2024 after years abroad.
Broke own record as oldest Emmy recipient
Won another Emmy in 2020 for LIVE In Front of a Studio Audience, beating his earlier record as oldest winner.
Osler's textbook: continued editions (16 editions over decades)
Osler's Principles and Practice of Medicine went through many editions (noted historically as 16 editions over ~55 years, kept in print long after his death).
Frances Hesselbein Leadership Forum established at University of Pittsburgh GSPIA (approx.)
The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute later became the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Forum at the University of Pittsburgh GSPIA (date approximated; formation follows the Institute rename and affiliation with Pitt).
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