The MIT community is mourning the loss of Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, who has died from injuries sustained in a bicycle crash in Cambridge. Rose was hit while riding his bicycle, with reports indicating that he succumbed to his injuries nearly two weeks after the incident. His death, which has taken many by surprise, has sparked discussions about road safety for cyclists in the area. University officials confirmed the news, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a valued member of their faculty.