October 20, 2026

Rice Science Department:
Career award showcase layers of excellence (Rice News)

Sue Kramer (1942-2026):
On September 16, Sue Kramer passed away.  A native Texan, she earned a BA in Biology from Rice (Jones) in 1963 where she met her future husband Alfred Kramer ’63.  Also, she earned a MD from Washington University in 1968.  For more than forty-five years, she “was a pioneering American physician and one of the nation’s first prominent female pediatric radiologists”.  “Through her dedication to children’s care and joyful mentorship, she inspired others to follow her path”.  She is survived by, among others, Alfred (they were married for sixty-two years).  Click here for the obituary.

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