In Memoriam: Steven C. Bass, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › In Memoriam: Steven C. Bass, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering In Memoriam: Steven C. Bass, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering Published: April 26, 2019 Author: Nina Welding Candles in the Grotto Steven C. Bass, professor emeritus in the University of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering, died April 18 (Thursday) at his home on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. He was 75. A native of Indianapolis, Bass graduated from Purdue University, receiving his bachelor’s (1966), master’s (1968) and doctorate (1971) in electrical engineering. Following his graduation, he joined the faculty of Purdue where he taught for 17 years, publishing approximately 70 technical papers and serving as a consultant to industry and governmental organizations, such as the U.S. Air Force, Philips Laboratories, IBM, the MITRE Corp., the National Science Foundation, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Indiana Corporation for Science and Technology. He left Purdue to become principal engineer of MITRE and also joined the faculty of George Mason University, where he served as professor of computer science and engineering for several years. In 1991, Bass became the inaugural Schubmehl-Prein Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Notre Dame, helping found that department. While at the University, he served as a fellow for the Center for Social Concerns and was listed in American Men and Women of Science, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Education and Who’s Who in Technology Today. He was also honored as a life fellow by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for innovations in education and research in circuits, systems and signal processing. Bass retired from Notre Dame in 2001 and moved to St. John, where he continued to teach and innovate. He taught computer science at the University of the Virgin Islands from 2001to 2004 and later founded StJohnCondos.com. He will be laid to rest at the Cedar Grove Cemetery on the Notre Dame campus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in St. John, the St. John Animal Care Center or the charity of your choice. Posted In: Faculty and Staff Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 04, 2022 NIH awards $4 million grant to psychologists researching suicide prevention September 09, 2022 Karrie Koesel to testify before Congressional-Executive Commission on China August 18, 2022 Two faculty win NEH grants to research history of red hair, philosophy of revelation August 16, 2022 NSF names Center for Computer-Assisted Synthesis a Phase II Center for Chemical Innovation August 15, 2022 Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on Russian atrocities against clergy in Ukraine For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn