Author Archives: F. E. Guerra-Pujol
Vamos a la playa (SpaceX edition)
My daughter Adys Ann and I went to Cocoa Beach on Three Kings Day (6 Jan.) to “hang out” and see a SpaceX rocket launch.
Christmas tree transformation
The day after Three Kings Day (6 Jan.), our family Christmas tree transforms into an “North American football tree” and stays up until the Super Bowl. Division champions and wild card contenders go on top; bad teams go on the … Continue reading
Hug your loved ones tight today
In Memoriam: Bella Benvenutti Our hearts are broken, yet again. My wife and I are mourning another tragic and untimely loss. My former student and dear friend Jan Rene Benvenutti lost the love of his life — his beloved daughter … Continue reading
Ray Sturm’s most cited paper
In honor of my late colleague and dear friend Ray Sturm (pictured below), today I am posting a link to his most-cited work, his 2003 paper “Investor Confidence and Returns Following Large One-Day Price Changes” in which Ray identified an … Continue reading
Measuring the value of time
As a follow-up to my previous post in honor of my late colleague and friend Ray Sturm (pictured below), who died recently at the too-early age of 58, today I am a posting a link to his beautiful 2008 paper … Continue reading
In memoriam: Ray Sturm
How many faculty have you ever seen ride to class on a skateboard, compete in surf championships, or play in a rock band? My dear colleague and friend Dr Ray Sturm (pictured below, far right) was a one-of-a-kind scholar, bon … Continue reading
Holiday readings
Originally posted on prior probability:
Among other things, the holidays are a time when I finally get to catch up on my scholarly readings. Below, for example, is a listing of some of the sundry papers and books I am…

