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Robert Lue

Robert Arnold Lue (May 23, 1964 – November 11, 2020) was a Jamaican-born American cellular biologist.[1] He was a professor of molecular and cellular biology at Harvard University,[2] where he was the Richard L. Menschel Faculty Director of the Derek Bok Center for Teaching.[3] Lue had been co-editor of the Harvard Data Science Review,[4] and was previously the university's UNESCO Chair on Life Sciences and Social Innovation.[5] Lue led LabXChange, an online learning platform, in partnership with the Amgen Foundation.[6][7]

Robert Lue
Lue in 2019
BornMay 23, 1964
Jamaica
DiedNovember 11, 2020(2020-11-11) (aged 56)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materCollege of the Holy Cross (BA)
Harvard University (PhD)
Known forThe Inner Life of the Cell (2006)
PartnerAlain Viel (1990–)
Scientific career
FieldsCellular biology
InstitutionsHarvard University
ThesisMolecular and Biochemical Characterization of Hdlg (1995)
Doctoral advisorDaniel Branton

Early life and education

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Lue grew up in Jamaica, where he developed an interest in nature.[8] He was of Chinese and Romanian descent.[9] After being educated at St. George's College and graduating in 1980, Lue initially intended to study science at the University of Oxford before he "fell in love with the idea of the liberal arts" and instead chose to attend the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, on a full scholarship.[9]

At Holy Cross, Lue specialized in philosophy, science, and studio arts.[9] He graduated from Holy Cross with a degree in biology and philosophy in 1986.[10] After graduation, he considered pursuing either a doctorate in science, a doctorate in philosophy, or obtaining a Master of Fine Arts, ultimately deciding to spend a year painting and researching at Brandeis University.[9]

After researching at Brandeis, Lue pursued graduate studies at Harvard University and obtained a Ph.D. in cellular biology in 1995. His dissertation was titled "Molecular and biochemical characterization of Hdlg: the human homologue of the Drosophila discs-large tumor suppressor protein."[11] In 1996, Lue completed his postdoctoral studies at Harvard. He was mentored by Daniel Branton, a professor of biology.[12]

Career

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Lue joined the faculty of molecular and cellular biology at Harvard on 1999.[13] Beginning in 2008, Lue was the Faculty Director of the Harvard-Allston Education Portal. He was recognized for his contributions to molecular animation.[14] Lue's research was supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.[2] He served as dean of Harvard Summer School and co-authored two textbooks on biology, researching science visualization.[15]

On March 1, 2013, Lue became the inaugural Richard L. Menschel Faculty Director of the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University.[16] He was formerly professor of the practice of molecular and cellular biology, and the director of life sciences education at Harvard University.[17]

Lue developed multiple award-winning media animations about science, including Understanding HIV and AIDS (1999), Biochemistry: Interactive Learning (2000), The Inner Life of the Cell (2006), and Powering the Cell: Mitochondria (2010).[18]

Personal life

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Lue died on November 11, 2020, of cancer at the age of 56.[15] He was survived by his husband, Alain Viel.[15]

Selected publications

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  • Lue, Robert A. (2019-11-01). "Data Science as a Foundation for Inclusive Learning". Harvard Data Science Review. 1 (2). doi:10.1162/99608f92.c9267215. ISSN 2644-2353.

Notes

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  1. ^ "" (November 11, 2020)
  2. ^ a b Lambert, Craig (2009-11-01). "New media transform college classrooms | Harvard Magazine". www.harvardmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  3. ^ Fandos, Nicholas P.; Mohamed, Sabrina A. (February 21, 2013). "Lue Named First Faculty Director of the Bok Center". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  4. ^ Meng, Xiao-Li (2021-07-30). "Remembering Robert Lue: Giving Students "Not a Data Science Course, but a Data Science Life"". Harvard Data Science Review. 3 (3). doi:10.1162/99608f92.5461cafb. ISSN 2644-2353.
  5. ^ "Stories by Robert A. Lue". Scientific American. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  6. ^ gazettejohnbaglione (2018-07-16). "Harvard collaboration to help students explore how science works". Harvard Gazette. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  7. ^ "HarvardX and edX leadership named". Harvard Magazine. 2013-02-27. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  8. ^ Parsons, Lian; Branton, Daniel; Gaudet, Rachelle; Kahne, Daniel; Viel, Alain; Losick, Richard (2021-10-06). "Robert Arnold Lue, 56". Harvard Gazette. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  9. ^ a b c d Maldonado, Brenda C. (December 14, 2006). "Bio Prof Animates Cellular World". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  10. ^ Nair, Meera S. (November 30, 2020). "Biology Prof. Lue, Visionary in Life Sciences Pedagogy, Dies at 56". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  11. ^ "Dissertation: Molecular and biochemical characterization of Hdlg". Hollis — Harvard Library. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  12. ^ "The 21st Century Pedagogue | News | The Harvard Crimson". www.thecrimson.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  13. ^ Reuell, Peter (2013-02-21). "New leader in teaching, learning". The Harvard Gazette. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  14. ^ Olsen, Erik (15 November 2010). "Molecular Animation: Where Cinema and Biology Meet". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
  15. ^ a b c "Biologist Rob Lue, founding HarvardX faculty director, dies at 56". Harvard Gazette. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  16. ^ "Robert Lue named Bok Center director at Harvard". Harvard Magazine. 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  17. ^ "Dept of MCB, Harvard U: Faculty and Research". www.mcb.harvard.edu. Archived from the original on 2008-11-14.
  18. ^ "Robert Lue | Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC)". empac.rpi.edu. Retrieved 2024-08-19.


  

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