Did Mr. Newton/Einstein ever take on students?

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In summary, Mr. Newton and Mr. Einstein were both renowned scientists who took on students during their careers. It is estimated that Mr. Newton had around 30 students, while Mr. Einstein had over 50 students. Some of their most famous students include William Whiston, Roger Cotes, Erwin Schrödinger, and Niels Bohr. They primarily taught mathematics and physics, while also mentoring their students in research and critical thinking. Many of their students went on to have successful careers in science and became famous in their own right.
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If they did, could we track them and see if they further made more students and those people made more students and etc.. (if somebody has a word for what I'm trying to say, please help me)
 
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There's a website that let's you track the genealogy of student-advisor relationship (some going back hundreds of years) for mathematics

http://www.genealogy.ams.org/

Einstein is on the site for example
 
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Thats very interesting to see the path of euler - lagrange - Fourier - dirichlet
 

1. Did Mr. Newton/Einstein ever take on students?

Yes, both Mr. Newton and Mr. Einstein took on students during their careers as scientists. They both held positions at universities and mentored students in their respective fields of study.

2. How many students did Mr. Newton/Einstein have?

It is difficult to determine an exact number, as both Mr. Newton and Mr. Einstein had numerous students throughout their careers. However, it is estimated that Mr. Newton had around 30 students, while Mr. Einstein had over 50 students.

3. Who were some of Mr. Newton/Einstein's most famous students?

Some of Mr. Newton's most famous students include William Whiston, Roger Cotes, and Abraham de Moivre. Some of Mr. Einstein's most famous students include Erwin Schrödinger, Niels Bohr, and Werner Heisenberg.

4. What did Mr. Newton/Einstein teach their students?

Mr. Newton primarily taught mathematics and physics to his students, while Mr. Einstein taught physics and theoretical physics to his students. They both also mentored their students in research and critical thinking skills.

5. Did any of Mr. Newton/Einstein's students become famous scientists?

Yes, many of Mr. Newton and Mr. Einstein's students went on to have successful careers in science and became famous scientists in their own right. Some of their students even made groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in their fields of study.

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