Project Stanford Quotes by Paul D. Boyer

The geographical isolation and lack of television made world happenings and problems seem remote.

— Paul D. Boyer

Her death contributed to my later interest in studying biochemistry, an interest that has not been fulfilled in the sense that my accomplishments remain…

— Paul D. Boyer

In marked contrast to the University of Wisconsin, Biochemistry was hardly visible at Stanford in 1945, consisting of only two professors in the chemistry department.

— Paul D. Boyer

The war project at Stanford was essentially completed, and I accepted an offer of an Assistant Professorship at the University of Minnesota, which had…

— Paul D. Boyer

Family trips to Yellowstone and to what are now national parks in Southern Utah, driving the primitive roads and cars of that day, were…

— Paul D. Boyer

More by example than by word, my father taught me logical reasoning, compassion, love of others, honesty, and discipline applied with understanding.

— Paul D. Boyer

It wasn't until late high school and early college that I gained enough size and skill to make me welcome on intramural basketball teams.

— Paul D. Boyer

Concentrated serum albumin fractionated from blood plasma was effective in battlefield treatment of shock.

— Paul D. Boyer

Mountain hikes instilled in me a life-long urge to get to the top of any inviting summit or peak.

— Paul D. Boyer

This led to the discovery that long chain fatty acids would remarkably stabilize serum albumin to heat denaturation, and would even reverse the denaturation…

— Paul D. Boyer

I participated on debating teams and in student government, and served as senior class president.

— Paul D. Boyer

The Brigham Young University (BYU) campus was just a few blocks from my home and tuition was minimal.

— Paul D. Boyer