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Kenneth G. Wilson is an American scientist born on June 8, 1936. He is best known for his contributions to the field of physics, particularly in the area of condensed matter physics. Wilson was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1982 for his work on phase transitions and critical phenomena. His research has had a significant impact on our understanding of complex systems in physics. Kenneth continues to be recognized for his contributions to science and education.
"Scientists under all forms of government must be able to participate fully in international efforts."
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"Scientists under all forms of government must be able to participate fully in international efforts."

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"In consequence, science is more important than ever for industrial technology."
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"In consequence, science is more important than ever for industrial technology."

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"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."
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"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."

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"The scientist's inquiry into the causes of things is providing an ever more extensive understanding of nature."
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"The scientist's inquiry into the causes of things is providing an ever more extensive understanding of nature."

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"The hardest problems of pure and applied science can only be solved by the open collaboration of the world-wide scientific community."
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"The hardest problems of pure and applied science can only be solved by the open collaboration of the world-wide scientific community."

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"The Nobel award occasions a unique celebration of the vision of science by the public at large. The prestige the prize confers today is largely due to the extraordinary diligence of the Nobel committees."
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"The Nobel award occasions a unique celebration of the vision of science by the public at large. The prestige the prize confers today is largely due to the extraordinary diligence of the Nobel committees."

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"My grandfather on my mother's side was a professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; my other grandfather was a lawyer, and one time Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives."
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"My grandfather on my mother's side was a professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; my other grandfather was a lawyer, and one time Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives."

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"My graduate studies were carried out at the California Institute of Technology."
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"My graduate studies were carried out at the California Institute of Technology."

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"Through this additional support, we must renew our commitment to provide talented young people with the opportunity to build scientific careers based on their curiosity, the same opportunity that was provided to me when I began my work."
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"Through this additional support, we must renew our commitment to provide talented young people with the opportunity to build scientific careers based on their curiosity, the same opportunity that was provided to me when I began my work."

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"While at Cal Tech I talked a lot with Jon Mathews, then a junior faculty member; he taught me how to use the Institute's computer; we also went on hikes together."
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"While at Cal Tech I talked a lot with Jon Mathews, then a junior faculty member; he taught me how to use the Institute's computer; we also went on hikes together."

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"Industry now should become a full partner of government in supporting longrange basic research."
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"Industry now should become a full partner of government in supporting longrange basic research."

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"In 1975 I met Alison Brown and in 1982 we were married. She works for Cornell Computer Services."
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"In 1975 I met Alison Brown and in 1982 we were married. She works for Cornell Computer Services."

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