Gerald Farin, 62, died January 14, 2016. A professor of Computer Science and geometric modeling researcher, he had been known internationally as an intellectual leader in his field for more than three decades. Gerald received his degrees in Mathematics from the University of Braunschweig, Germany; his B.A. in 1974 and M.A. in 1977. He came to the United States in 1979 at the University of Utah, and received his Ph.D. at the University of Braunschweig, Germany in 1980 (summa cum laude). He worked at Mercedes-Benz in Germany for five years, and then returned to Utah as faculty. Gerald joined the faculty at ASU in 1987. His research and education work in Computer Aided Geometric Design is internationally renowned. He was highly influential in developing the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering top-ranking Computer Science program. He guided the Computer Science graduate program and served as the Graduate Program Chair. He was a founder and served as co-director of the Partnership for Research in Spatial Modeling (PRISM) lab to bring computer science techniques to the benefit of other disciplines. PRISM’s research has considerably impacted ASU’s Decision Theatre. Gerald also lent his expertise around the world in numerous textbooks, journals and speaking engagements. His contributions to the field will continue to influence students and faculty for years to come. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Hansford, a brother and a sister.