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Jim Simons - Emmanuel Candès

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I am saddened to learn that Jim passed away and I would like to extend my condolences to his family and friends. Jim’s memory will be a blessing to all who knew him. I met Jim in 2011 when I had the good fortune of receiving the Simons Chair in Mathematics and Statistics. I was impressed by his curiosity, sharpness, and generosity, yet simultaneously very charmed by his down to earth personality. Perhaps people will appreciate these qualities even more if I relate a conversation we had during my very first meeting with him: Jim: so, what are you doing? Emmanuel: I work on statistical theory and methodology. Jim: oh, that’s strange. In my view, statistics is an empirical science, so why do theory? Emmanuel (with heart beating fast and searching for an answer): well, Jim, while what you say is true, there are theoretical aspects that are fascinating. For instance, do you know about Stein’s paradox?” Jim: No. What is it? I proceeded to give him a provocative example which may have been so

Jim Simons - Emmanuel Candès About People Publications Software Teaching Talks Home Emmanuel Candès About People Publications Software Teaching Talks Home Jim Simons: 1938-2024 I am saddened to learn that Jim passed away and I would like to extend my condolences to his family and friends. Jim’s memory will be a blessing to all who knew him. I met Jim in 2011 when I had the good fortune of receiving the Simons Chair in Mathematics and Statistics. I was impressed by his curiosity, sharpness, and generosity, yet simultaneously very charmed by his down to earth personality. Perhaps people will app

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