Ivo Babuška

100 Year Celebration

1926 - 2023

Ivo Babuska was a renowned mathematician, a visionary of computational mechanics, and a beloved mentor and friend.

He is remembered for his curiosity, his vitality, and a legacy of mathematical proofs that have profoundly shaped our modern world.

Exhibit displayed in the Peter O’Donnell Building in February 2026 to honor and celebrate Dr. Ivo Babuška on the 100th anniversary of his birthdate. A special distinguished lecture for Oden Institute community was delivered by Dr. Leszek Demkowicz on February 26, 2026.

"Mathematics is the language of nature
— and computation is its voice."