“I venture to define science as a series of interconnected concepts and conceptual schemes arising from experiment and observation and fruitful of further experiments and observations. The test of a scientific theory is, I suggest, its fruitfulness.”
Quote by James Bryant Conant
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James Bryant Conant
James Bryant Conant was an American chemist and educator. Born on March 26, 1893, in Massachusetts, he passed away on February 11, 1978. Conant made significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in organic and biochemistry. He served as a chemistry professor at Harvard University and was the president of the university for 20 years, from 1933 to 1953. During his tenure, he promoted scientific research and educational reforms at Harvard, leaving a profound impact on American science education and policy. more
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