Memories of David S. Chapman (1929 –2023)

CHAPMAN, D.S. was born on August 31, 1942 Vancouver, Canada. Son of Margaret and Harry Chapman part a large family with 4 more siblings. Married Inga Hahn, who know at University British Columbia. David passed away unexpectedly 10 March in Dave an extraordinary researcher, teacher, mentor, administrator. He loved to demonstrate what could be accomplished using the back envelope, pencil, little brainpower. His research geophysics spanned globe, measurements temperature understand topics from plate tectonics climate change. teaching, equations napkins discussed during coffee breaks his classroom demonstrations exemplary example ethical behavior, left indelible mark thousands students colleagues around world. As Dean Graduate School he engineered changes programs benefit all students. We will miss ever upbeat attitude towards problems small. In honor him, UTAH create Found supports unique educational opportunities for both graduate undergraduate receive too Rosenblatt Prize University.