R. Duncan Luce dies at 87; UC Irvine mathematical psychologist
R. Duncan Luce dies at 87; UC Irvine mathematical psychologist
- August 23, 2012
- Duncan Luce, cognitive sciences and economics Distinguished Professor, is featured by the LA Times August 23, 2012
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From the LA Times:
R. Duncan Luce, a UC Irvine mathematical psychologist who received the National Medal
of Science in 2005 for his pioneering scholarship in behavioral sciences, died Aug.
11 at his home in Irvine after a brief illness, the university announced. He was 87.
In 1988, Luce founded and became director of UC Irvine's Institute for Mathematical
Behavioral Sciences. He was later named distinguished research professor in cognitive
sciences and economics.
For the full story, please visit http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-r-duncan-luce-20120823,0,21....
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