I only had a few chances to talk with Amir but each conversation conveyed the same impression – that he had a gifted mind and generous spirit. One conversation took place after I gave a talk about some of my research on computer science courses for high school students. He immediately wanted to join the project and his visible excitement was contagious – I even got more excited about what I was doing. Another time he was trying to track down the sources of a research finding and asking everyone in sight, relentless in his pursuit of an answer. Amir shared his passion to learn, to understand, and to contribute from the moment he arrived and I am grateful to have known him even for a short time. Amir will be greatly missed by his fellow students and faculty at Stanford. Our hearts are with his family.
–Brigid Barron, LSTD Professor