FRANCES GERTRUDE WICK
1875 - 1941
In the death of Professor Frances Gertrude Wick, on
June 15, 1941, Vassar College suffered a severe loss
which brings grief to the whole community. Her
passing will also be felt by scientists and friends
in many foreign countries which she touched in her
extensive travels for she habitually visited the
institutions where distinguished work was being done.
In several of the most noted laboratories of the
world she was invited to conduct her researches.
Further recognition of her unusual interest and
ability in research was shown by the large number of
awards she received for this purpose from various
learned societies.
Many of her investigations are pioneer studies carried
forward in a period during which physics has been
experiencing its phenomenally rapid development. In
this invigorating atmosphere her natural interest
and enthusiasm were spontaneously comunicated to
her colleagues and students. Indeed it was one of
her special talents that she could inspire in her
students an enthusiasm like her own, and see that
enthusiasm sustained.
In the minds of all who knew Miss Wick she will live
as a remarkable example of contagious happiness and
constant devotion to her chosen work.
Mary Evelyn Wells
Paul A. Northrop
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