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# Alan Tower Waterman

(1892–1967)   Physicist

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Alan Tower Waterman was a physicist.

## Quick Facts About Alan Tower Waterman

Born June 4, 1892

Died November 30, 1967

Profession Physicist

## About Alan Tower Waterman

American physicist (1892–1967)... \| Alan Tower Waterman was an American physicist.

##  Quotes by Alan Tower Waterman

> [It may also be pertinent to ask whether a greater effort in the less expensive basic stages of research may not lead…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alan-tower-waterman/it-may-also-be-pertinent-to-ask-whether-a-greater-effort-in-the-less/)

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> [The national research effort, upon which so much depends, will remain healthy only so long as there is sound core of disinterested…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alan-tower-waterman/the-national-research-effort-upon-which-so-much-depends-will-remain/)

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> [Effective science teaching calls for active contact with research and that teachers need to mingle with other scientists and to know what…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alan-tower-waterman/effective-science-teaching-calls-for-active-contact-with-research-and/)

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