Colleagues and friends are encouraged to send thoughts and memories about Prof. Paul Quin, who passed away October 9, 2025. Please email your submission to Sarah Perdue (saperdue@wisc.edu).
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Susan Nossal, Director of the PLC
Paul Quinn was one of the instructors who taught the large algebra-based introductory physics courses taken by life science majors, many of whom have interests in healthcare fields. These courses are high stress courses for many students. Paul taught these courses during the initial days of the Physics Peer Mentor Tutor program. His support for the establishment of this Physics Peer Mentor Tutor program was invaluable. We are grateful for his support of the Physics Peer Mentor Tutor program that became the foundation for the current expanded Physics Learning Center. My thoughts are with Paul’s family and I wish you comfort.