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who was the first director of the
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216:(M.S.) degree in physics. He was awarded his
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180:. He served as president of
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188:Early life and education
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589:Jones, Vincent (1985).
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200:, in 1922. He earned a
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693:Engineering highlights
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501:. September 12, 1960
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218:Doctor of Philosophy
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517:References
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1001:Biography
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825:Rivalries
717:Athletics
686:Academics
580:March 26,
575:637004643
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