“When the ability to have movement across social class becomes virtually impossible, I think it is the beginning of the end of a country. And because education is so critical to success in this country, if we don't figure out a way to create greater mobility across social class, I do think it will be the beginning of the end.”
Quote by Shirley M. Tilghman
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Shirley M. Tilghman
Shirley M. Tilghman is a renowned molecular biologist born on September 17, 1946. She has made significant achievements in the fields of gene expression regulation and epigenetics, particularly in studies involving fruit flies and human cells. Professor Tilghman served as the president of Princeton University, becoming the first female president in the university's history. more
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