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Three Here Chosen on List Of Top Ten Scientists in U.S.

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Three of the University's professors are among the top ten scientists in the country, according to a survey in the June 24 issue of "Fortune" magazine. California institute of Technology also placed three in the top group.

The three honored are Andrew M. Gleason, associate professor of Mathematics; Julian S. Schwinger, professor of Physics; and Robert B. Woodward, Morris Loeb Professor of Chemistry.

The survey also chose the 104 most outstanding scientists in the country. Eight men on this list either teach or study here. California was represented by 12 in this group, and Chicago by ten.

Of the 104 scientists, 11 received their undergraduate degrees here and 15 were awarded University Ph.D. or M.D. degrees.

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