Juan H. Hinojosa ’79

Juan H. Hinojosa ’79, of Laredo, Tex.; Dec. 23, of cancer. After earning his master’s and doctorate in geophysics at Johns Hopkins University, he began researching and publishing papers before accepting a teaching position at the University of Texas at El Paso. He was invited to present his research on gravity and topography of Mars at Laredo State University and an offer to teach followed. He taught at Texas A&M International University for more than 36 years. His passion for research, discovery, and education earned him respect in his field, as well as several nominations and awards, including 2020 Distinguished Teacher of the Year. He is survived by two sons; Patricia Hinojosa, mother of his children; five siblings, including Jose Luis Hinojosa ’80 and Martha B. Hinojosa ’84; and many nieces and nephews.