Our whole family assembles in Chicago at Christmas and usually in Aspen in the summer. — James Cronin Copy Share Image
My primary and secondary education was provided by the Highland Park Public School System. — James Cronin Copy Share Image
My real education began when I entered the University of Chicago in September 1951 as a graduate student. — James Cronin Copy Share Image
While at Chicago my interest in the new field of particle physics was stimulated by a course given by Gell- Mann, who was developing… — James Cronin Copy Share Image
One of the greatest joys in my life was giving a lecture in French at the College de France. — James Cronin Copy Share Image
In 1971 I returned to the University of Chicago as Professor of Physics. — James Cronin Copy Share Image
During this period, with a series of excellent students, we further studied hyperon decays. — James Cronin Copy Share Image
In addition to the research, I enjoyed learning French and assimilating the culture of another country. — James Cronin Copy Share Image
My mother, Dorothy Watson, had met my father in a Greek class at Northwestern University. — James Cronin Copy Share Image
I was much involved in the development of the spark chamber as a practical research tool. — James Cronin Copy Share Image
On even the worst days, when nothing was working at the lab, I knew that at home I would find warmth, peace, companionship, and… — James Cronin Copy Share Image
The Director of the Laboratory, George Reynolds, was most supportive of my efforts to work independently. There followed for ten years a glorious time… — James Cronin Copy Share Image
