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Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany but his family eventually moved to Munich. As a boy, Einstein did not enjoy formal schooling. Consequently, his uncle taught him algebra at home and Einstein spent much of his time solving mathematical and geometrical problems. When he was 14, he became interested in theoretical physics. At age 16, he applied to the Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich, Switzerland. He passes his entrance exam in 1896 on him second attempt.
As a student, he often failed to attend lectures and instead chose to work on his own, reading books on theoretical physics. In 1905, at age 26, Einstein published four important scientific papers. In 1909, he was hired as professor at the University of Zurich. Later he moved to Berlin, Germany, where he devoted himself to research. Einstein's theories included the relationship between mas and energy, the unique characteristics of atoms, and the structure of the universe. During World War I, Einstein strongly opposed the war and became a pacifist. After the war, Einstein lectured in theoretical physics throughout Europe and the United States. In January 1933, he was in California when Hitler came to power in Germany. As a Jew, he would certainly be a target for Nazi anti-semitism back in Germany. Consequently, Einstein was appointed a permanent position at a Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. In 1941, he became a U.S. citizen.
After World War II Einstein worked to promote international agreements to control nuclear weapons. He was known as a simple man who played violen and enjoyed sailing. Einstein is seen as the main founder of the twentieth century theoretical physics.
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Comments (15)
Johnny W. said
at 9:18 am on Feb 9, 2012
1. He went to school and he became a professor.
2. He didn't like it and opposed it.
3. I would want to be good at Algebra because I am not the greatest at it.
dustin said
at 9:19 am on Feb 9, 2012
he was very smart
he did not like it at all
a big brain and a mustache
Rebecca M. said
at 9:20 am on Feb 9, 2012
1. He was always working to make himself better, and he accepted failure
2. He opposed it, and didn't like it.
3. I would like to become a hard worker, and smart, and able to accept failure, because it can help me better myself!
kelvin g said
at 9:20 am on Feb 9, 2012
1. he helpt his family.
2. he did not like it.
3. i would want to be smart.
Autumn L. said
at 9:20 am on Feb 9, 2012
He was very smart, and became the professor
He strongly disliked war
I want to be really good at math!
Kimberly R. said
at 9:20 am on Feb 9, 2012
1. He always wanted to read. He always worked, and he excepted failure.
2. He didn't like it and he apposed it.
3. He doesn't care what other people think about him and he doesn't let his failure stop him from doing what he did!
Gabrielle J. said
at 9:21 am on Feb 9, 2012
1. He went to school and became a U.S. citizen.
2. He opposed it so much he became a pacifist.
3. I would like to be good at math and be able to go to college.
Kiley J. said
at 9:21 am on Feb 9, 2012
1. He learned a lot, and went to different schools.
2. He was a pacifist so he believed that war was wrong, he also was against it.
3. I would like to be as smart and discover things about physics because it would be neat and you might be famous for what you did.
Jacob L. said
at 9:23 am on Feb 9, 2012
He never gave up and storve towards his goals.
Einstein strongly opposed the war and became a pacifist.
His enthusiasm towards helping out. It would be nice to every day help out with major decisions that would help a lot of people.
Madeline T. said
at 9:24 am on Feb 9, 2012
1. He wanted to be educated and he was willing to learn.
2. He was against it.
3. I'd like to learn new things.
Derek. E said
at 9:25 am on Feb 9, 2012
1. he went to school and was always studing for something.
2. He was a jew and didnt like the war at all.
3. I would love to be as smart as him, a fole time job, the effort he has for studing, and creative as he was.
Mikayla A. said
at 9:26 am on Feb 9, 2012
1. He worked hard to make himself better.
2. He did not like it.
3. To not care what other people think
Natalie M. said
at 9:16 am on Feb 17, 2012
1. He worked hard to make himself better.
2. He hated it.
3. To accept what other's think..
Bailey M. said
at 9:19 am on Feb 17, 2012
1. He worked hard and was very smart.
2. He did not like it.
3. To be able to accept failure.
Natalie F. said
at 9:15 am on Feb 23, 2012
1. He worked hard and was a very smart man.
2. He didn't like it at all.
3. To be acceptable to those who have failed.
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