Biography of George W.Flynn

摘要

In early 2001,the National Academy of Sciences announced that George William Flynn was one of its 72 newly elected members.Election to the academy,which recognizes distinguished and continuing achievements in original research,is one of the highest honors bestowed on a U.S.scientist or engineer and a fitting accolade for one who has made great contributions not only to research but also to the training and development of many other scientists and teachers.George William Flynn was born on July 11,1938,in Hartford,CT,to George William Flynn,Sr.and Rose Tummillo Flynn.Though neither of his parents attended high school,they encouraged their children to do so recognizing the transforming power of education.George and his older brother Ken,who also later became a chemist,were raised in Hartford,where George attended the Saint Augustine parochial grammar school.