Science: An American Tradition Jul 01, 2013 Tags: science Later this week as the fireworks boom over our namesake Charles River to celebrate the 4th of July, we’ll not only be reflecting on our nations political history, but also the scientific philosophies and accomplishments of our founding fathers. Scientists are our heroes. In the coming weeks, our own scientists will be sharing their thoughts on what the most important breakthroughs and technologies of the past decades have been. Here’s to a safe, fun and scientific holiday for everyone! Comments Blog post currently doesn't have any comments.