Saturday, January 1, 2011

Einstein as a student

Late in life, when reflecting on his uncanny papers of 1905, Einstein  liked  to  say, "Nobody expected me to  lay golden eggs."   A century  later, nobody can expect to fully comprehend how he did it.  Yet much is known  about Einstein as  a  student,
enabling us to  trace his maverick path as a  fledgling scientist.    It was a  rough path; even with his talent and dedication, help from others was crucial.  If Einstein were reincarnated as a graduate student today, it seems unlikely that he would complete a Ph.D.  His saga offers perspectives  that should embolden current  students and prod faculty to reform doctoral programs.  

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