My real education began when I entered the University of Chicago in September 1951 as a graduate student. Votes: 26
My mother, Dorothy Watson, had met my father in a Greek class at Northwestern University. Votes: 23
My primary and secondary education was provided by the Highland Park Public School System. Votes: 23
While at Chicago my interest in the new field of particle physics was stimulated by a course given by Gell- Mann, who was developing his ideas about Strangeness at the time. Votes: 16
In 1971 I returned to the University of Chicago as Professor of Physics. Votes: 12
One of the greatest joys in my life was giving a lecture in French at the College de France. Votes: 12
Our whole family assembles in Chicago at Christmas and usually in Aspen in the summer. Votes: 11
During this period, with a series of excellent students, we further studied hyperon decays. Votes: 10
I did a thesis in experimental nuclear physics under the direction of Samuel K. Allison. Votes: 9
In addition to the research, I enjoyed learning French and assimilating the culture of another country. Votes: 8
I did a thesis in experimental nuclear physics under the direction of Samuel K. Allison." Votes: 7
The Director of the Laboratory, George Reynolds, was most supportive of my efforts to work independently. There followed for ten years a glorious time for research. Votes: 5
When the violation of parity was discovered I began a series of electronic experiments to investigate parity violation in hyperon decays. Votes: 3