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“Our goal has been to more effectively promote the value of publicly-supported research at our universities, both to the Congress and to the general public.”

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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