Quote by Kenneth G. Wilson

My father was on the faculty in the Chemistry Department of Harvard University my mother had one year of graduate work in physics before her marriage.

My father was on the faculty in the Chemistry Department of

Summary

This quote briefly describes the educational backgrounds and careers of the speaker's parents. The speaker's father was a faculty member in the Chemistry Department at Harvard University, indicating expertise in the field. The speaker's mother had some education in physics before getting married, suggesting she too had an interest or inclination for scientific studies.

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Graduation

By Kenneth G. Wilson

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