In the early 20th century, Nobel laureates were most likely to have German or French academic history. Today, the US dominates the CVs of scholars who win the coveted prize. But in the 1870s, Cornell and Johns Hopkins Universities showed they could attract students by offering specialized courses in a wide range of areas, the authors find. Academic journals were created to record research output, while higher pay, better labs, and reduced teaching load helped professors focus more on quality research. Also read: Why Does the U.S. Have the Best Research Universities?

Source: Mint February 10, 2021 03:33 UTC