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This dimension names the institution a scientist is most closely associated with. Wikipedia notes that scientific research is "frequently carried out by teams in academic and research institutions, government agencies, and companies," institutions that a working scientist is usually affiliated with directly. Browsing this way collects every scientist affiliated with the same institution.

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Field Established
1940 1
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1. Wikipedia: Materials science
WikipediaMaterials science, History section, 1940s paragraph
Quote, Materials science, History section, 1940s paragraph
Beginning in the 1940s, materials science began to be more widely recognized as a specific and distinct field of science and engineering, and major technical universities around the world created dedicated schools for its study.
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