Roland Spencer Strawn, 77, passed away on December 31, 2008. Dr. Strawn graduated from the University of Illinois in 1953. Ron contributed to the development of radar systems for the military before joining ASU in 1967. He earned his doctoral degree in electrical engineering and taught at ASU for 25 years. He helped create ASU's Master's degree program in electronic technology and won a competitive award from the university in 1990 for excellence in teaching. He is survived by his wife, Joan, four daughters and ten grandchildren.