I  was just sharing some of Naomi’s work in a doctoral committee meeting last week to help solve a specific problem. I will remember Naomi for her brilliant insights and contributions, her disarming warmth in conversation, and her commitment and strength in her professional life. As I reflect on my conversations with her over the years, she was always this wonderful mix of being joyful, thoughtful, and open to new ideas all at the same time. She will be so deeply missed within our community, but her many contributions will be remembered.

My heart goes out to her family, friends, and colleagues at this sad time.

From Philp Bell

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To members of the ijCSCL Board,

It is with deep sadness that I share this announcement of the death of Naomi Miyake.

She was a pioneer of CSCL and a tireless advocate for CSCL in the research and teaching of Japan.

Naomi was a founding member of the ijCSCL Board and served continuously with enthusiasm and dedication, even during her long and exhausting illness.

She was also a President of ISLS and a co-editor of the Springer CSCL book series.

I recall attending a workshop at a CSCL conference that Naomi led to introduce new colleagues to CSCL.

We will all miss Naomi’s presence in our community.

— From Gerry  Stahl

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Sad news. Yes, those moments with Naomi seem so precious now.

RIP, Naomi

–From Ricki Goldman

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I am sad to hear this Hajime, and thankful for your note. Naomi was a very special person.  Wise and caring, and always listening with such an eager mind.  I am glad I could know her over the years, and was honored to be someone she would consider a friend.  I know how highly she thought of you!

From Jim Slotta

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I am so very saddened to hear of this news. Naomi is one of the most respected scholars for me. She is not just a scholar, but one who did her utmost to make a difference to the education of the younger generation through the application of her scholarship. She has also exercised great leadership in the global learning sciences community…Her passing away is a great loss to the Learning Sciences community.

—From Nancy Law