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“For much of this decade, both Congressional and administration budget projections showed a decline in science and technology accounts of between 20 and 30 percent in real dollars. The real impact to date has been far less severe.”

Quote by Charles M. Vest

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Charles M. Vest

Charles M. Vest was a prominent figure in the fields of science, engineering, and education. During his tenure as the 16th president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he advanced the institution's research and academic endeavors. Professor Vest made significant contributions to physics, particularly in materials science and nanotechnology. more

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