Ron Sass, beloved Rice professor, scientist, dead at 91
February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Special to Rice News
Ronald L. Sass, a charismatic and outgoing Rice University professor who mastered multiple scientific disciplines, championed education at all levels and used his scientific and diplomatic skills to markedly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from rice farming worldwide, has died at age 91.
Sass, a professor at Rice for 66 years, died in a Houston hospital Jan. 9 . . .
Special to Rice News
Ronald L. Sass, a charismatic and outgoing Rice University professor who mastered multiple scientific disciplines, championed education at all levels and used his scientific and diplomatic skills to markedly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from rice farming worldwide, has died at age 91.
Sass, a professor at Rice for 66 years, died in a Houston hospital Jan. 9 . . .