During the early twentieth century, getting an education was a dilemma, but it was more doable in comparison to centuries prior. Commonalities between the most prominent figures in science can be easily identified. Some of the most frequently seen similarities can be spotted between the job these men had and where they were from, the education they obtained, how far into their studies they went, and how involved they were in society. Based on the evidence provided, American men of the early twentieth century involved in science fields had a higher education received from prestigious universities, they were members in multiple societies, they were typically from highly populated and technologically advanced regions, such as New York, they went
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Nearly every man, with the exception of one, Clement Samuel Brimley, garnished at least a bachelor’s degree in their field of interest.2 For example, Dr. Percy Williams Bridgman attained a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate from Harvard.2These men of science all carry impressive and extensive titles, earning them higher creditability in their professions. Aside from receiving an abundance of titles, these men all seem to have followed a common trend of having attended reputable universities to achieve a higher designation in their career. For instance, Dr. William Tufts Bringham was a student at both Harvard University and Columbia University, where he went on to get his bachelor’s, master’s, and an honorary science doctorate.2 Despite having such prominent degrees in their respective science fields, every single one of these men was a member of multiple science societies. Professor Albert Perry Brigham, involved with geology and physical geography, was a member of closely related organizations such as the National Geographic Society, and the New York Science Teachers Association. The prominent men of science all had showed some involvement in scientific organizations that helped them to advance in their careers and earn further recognition for their
Nearly every man, with the exception of one, Clement Samuel Brimley, garnished at least a bachelor’s degree in their field of interest.2 For example, Dr. Percy Williams Bridgman attained a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate from Harvard.2These men of science all carry impressive and extensive titles, earning them higher creditability in their professions. Aside from receiving an abundance of titles, these men all seem to have followed a common trend of having attended reputable universities to achieve a higher designation in their career. For instance, Dr. William Tufts Bringham was a student at both Harvard University and Columbia University, where he went on to get his bachelor’s, master’s, and an honorary science doctorate.2 Despite having such prominent degrees in their respective science fields, every single one of these men was a member of multiple science societies. Professor Albert Perry Brigham, involved with geology and physical geography, was a member of closely related organizations such as the National Geographic Society, and the New York Science Teachers Association. The prominent men of science all had showed some involvement in scientific organizations that helped them to advance in their careers and earn further recognition for their