Karl Taylor Compton (1887-1954) was an American physicist and educator, best known for his work in the field of physics and for his role in the development of several significant scientific projects and institutions. He served as the president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1930 to 1948, during which time he oversaw the expansion of the institution's research programs and played a pivotal role in its development into a leading technological university.
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