The Mershon Center for International Security Studies mourns the loss of our esteemed colleague, Bear Braumoeller, who passed away on May 3, 2023, in Oslo, Norway, after a sudden, brief illness. A dedicated scholar and compassionate individual, Bear's contributions to the field of international conflict and computational social science were truly remarkable. As a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, founder and director of the MESO Research Lab, and author of award-winning books, Bear's work has left a lasting impact on the academic community. Beyond his professional achievements, Bear was known for his warmth, gentle nature, and passion for life. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife, Kristen, daughter Molly, family, friends, colleagues, and students during this difficult time. His obituary is available, and a GoFundMe campaign has been established to support Molly's future education. Political Science has set up a memorial page, and if you would like to write a tribute to Bear, you can submit them here. Finally, if you will be attending the American Political Science Association annual meeting this fall in Los Angeles, there will be a Roundtable Honoring Bear Braumoeller’s Contributions to the Discipline on Friday, September 1st from 10am to 11:30am.

We will forever remember Bear for his kindness, intellect, and commitment to knowledge.