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In terms of intellectual interest, the MIT Department of Physics
is without compare. Its graduate program was recently ranked first
in the nation. Its faculty and students are dynamic, innovative,
and on the cutting edge of science exploration. Faculty members
are involved in research worldwide and are represented at all major
research facilities.
The research activities of MIT Department of Physics affiliates
have also been recognized by five Nobel Prizes awarded since 1990.
Recent Nobel Laureates include:
| 2004 |
Frank Wilczek, Herman Feshbach Professor of Physics,
MIT |
| 2001 |
Wolfgang Ketterle, John D. MacArthur Professor of Physics,
MIT;
Eric A. Cornell, MIT PhD Physics 1990
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| 1994 |
Clifford G. Shull, Professor of Physics Emeritus,
MIT (deceased) |
| 1990 |
Jerome I. Friedman, Institute Professor and Professor of
Physics, MIT;
Henry W. Kendall, Professor of Physics, MIT; MIT PhD Physics
1951, SB Physics 1948 (deceased)
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| 1976 |
Samuel C. C. Ting, Thomas Dudley Cabot Professor of Physics;
Burton Richter, MIT PhD Physics 1956, SB Physics 1952
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MIT physics faculty and Nobel Laureates
Jerome Friedman, Frank Wilczek,
Wolfgang Ketterle and Samuel Ting.
In terms of working atmosphere, the Department is
committed to creating a comfortable, yet challenging environment.
The atmosphere is informal and collegial, yet employees are encouraged
to grow professionally as well as personally through training and
educational opportunities.
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