The Life of Randy Pausch

Randy Pausch was Born

Oct 23, 1960

Randy Pausch BiographyRandy Pausch was born on October 23, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Randy Pausch Graduates from Brown University

May 1, 1982

Brown University HomepageRandy Pausch graduated from Brown University in May 1982.

Randy Pausch worked at the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science

Period: Jan 1, 1988 to Jan 1, 1997

University of Virginia Engineering and Applied SciencePausch worked at the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science for nearly a decade.

Randy Pausch Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University

Aug 1, 1988

Carnegie Mellon UniversityRandy Pausch receives his Ph. D. in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University

Randy Pausch worked at Carnegie Mellon University

Jan 1, 1997

Randy Pausch BiographyIn 1997 Pausch was hired as an Associate Professor of Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction and Design at Carnegie Mellon University.

Randy Pausch cofounded ETC

Jan 1, 1998

Randy Pausch Biography Pausch and Don Marinelli cofounded the Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center (ETC).

Randy Pausch was Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer

Sep 19, 2006

Randy Pausch BiographyRandy Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on September 19, 2006. Pausch then underwent a Whipple procedure to slow the growth of his cancer, which was unsuccessful.

The Last Lecture

Sep 18, 2007

Randy Pausch BiographyPausch gave his last lecture at Carnegie Mellon. He titled the lecture, "The Last Lecture: Really Achieving your Childhood Dreams." It was the most influential lecture Pausch ever presented.

Randy Pausch Dies

Jul 25, 2008

Randy Pausch BiographyPausch dies after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.