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5
             Chapter




           The academic





           Albert stayed at the patent office for a few

           more years after publishing his papers in
           1905. That, however, was all about to change!




           The scientific world would not allow such
           an extraordinary mind to remain in this kind of

           job for long. Academics were quickly realizing
           they had a once-in-a-generation genius on their

           hands, and they had to bring Albert into the
           world of  academia, where he belonged—and

           as soon as possible!
               1905 was an important year for Albert

           because he earned his doctorate and was
           thereafter known as “Dr.

           Einstein.” To earn a
           doctorate, or PhD, a

           postgraduate student
           must write a doctoral


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