Professor David J. Farber, whose work on academic experimental computer networks helped define the evolution of the early internet, died on February 7 at age 91
A researcher, professor and federal policy adviser, he guided students who went on to do groundbreaking work in connecting the world online.
We are saddened by the passing of David J. Farber, an Internet Hall of Fame inductee, Postel Award winner, and Internet Society leader. Farber played a key role in many of the systems that converged into today's Internet. Learn more about his work: https://www.internethalloffame.…
David J. Farber was a longtime Internet Society leader, and his loss is felt deeply by our community. Farber served on our Board of Trustees from 1993-1999 and again from 2012-2015, serving on multiple committees. He was a generous mentor, a proponent of nurturing community
Dave was such a marvelous teacher and friend. I first met him when we were on the board I was the internet society together. But he was also an inspiration and a help in so many other ways. He will be missed. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/t...