Unexpected Scientists: Famous People with Science Backgrounds

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The discussion revolves around the surprising academic backgrounds of various well-known figures, particularly in science and engineering. Participants share notable examples, including Rowan Atkinson with a Master's in Electrical Engineering, Angela Merkel with a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, and Tim Berners-Lee, who holds a degree in Physics. Other mentions include Brian Kernighan, a co-inventor of the C programming language, and Greg Graffin from the band Bad Religion, who has a Ph.D. in Biology. The conversation also touches on unexpected degrees held by public figures, such as Osama bin Laden's alleged civil engineering background and the scientific credentials of various entertainers. The thread highlights the intersection of fame and academic achievement, emphasizing how these backgrounds can be surprising given their public personas.
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Sorry! said:
The universities around here kinesiology is pretty hard to get into. Actually it's easier to get into something like biomedical sciences than kines...

Is biomedical science hard to get into?
 
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ed witten has a BA in history
 
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Niles said:
They were for me. I thought they were computer scientists.

Are you saying computer scientists aren't scientists...because that doesn't make any sense at all.
 
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