Albert Einstein's (APS 1930) Words of Wisdom
March 10, 2026
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“The aim [of education] must be the training of independently acting and thinking individuals who, however, see in the service to the community their highest life problem.”
Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was a monumental figure in the field of theoretical physics, particularly for his theory of relativity and mass-energy equivalence formula. In 1921, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the law of the
photoelectric effect.
Since 1743, APS Members have sustained its mission—speaking out with conviction that intellectual inquiry and critical thought are inherently in the best interest of the public. Check back weekly for their words of wisdom.
