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sue their studies on a full-time basis, at least during part of their 
program, and they should permit students wide latitude in their 
choice of areas of specialization. 
The Cuatrman. We want to give everybody as much freedom as 
possible. If the legislation should pass and be signed into law, we 
hope the decisions on that will be relegated to those who administer 
the program. They, I am sure, will understand this situation them- 
selves. This is better than Congress or any bureau attempting to 
straitjacket somebody in this field. That is the general intention of 
the bill, to give as much freedom as it is possible to give. 
Dr. Firemine. These specific recommendations that I am making, 
Senator, are not drawn out of a vacuum. In part they are ispired 
by situations that have existed in the past which I would hope we can 
improve and correct. 
The future security of our country, in the broadest and best sense 
of the term, rests in the capabilities of our citizens. During a period 
of explosive scientific and technological change, when the problems 
of the future cannot be clearly described, investments made in the 
education of our future scientists are of paramount importance. I am, 
therefore, very pleased to note the recognition given in the proposed 
legislation to this aspect and the expanded program in the marine 
sciences. 
The Cratrman. Thank you, Doctor, I appreciate your coming. 
RICHARD HOWELL FLEMING 
Address: Department of Oceanography, University of Washington, Seattle, 
Wash. 
Major field of interest: Physical oceanography. 
Born: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, September 21, 1909. 
Degrees: B.A. (chemistry), University of British Columbia, 1929; M.A. 
(chemistry), University of British Columbia, 1931; Ph. D. (oceanography), Uni- 
versity of California, 19385. 
Professional career: Research assistant 1931-36, instructor 1936-41, assistant 
professor on war leave 1941-46, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University 
of California; senior oceanographer 1941-42, chief of oceanographic section 
1942-44, administrative assistant to assistant director for research 194445, 
assistant director for research 1945-46, Division of War Research, University of 
California; Director, Division ef Oceanography, U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office 
1946-51; executive officer and professor of oceanography, Department of 
Oceanography, University of Washington, 1951 to date; director, Friday Harbor 
Laboratories, University of Washington, 1951-58. 
Member : Committee on Geophysics and Geography, research and development 
board; Committee on Atlantic Weather Ships; American Society of Limnology 
and Oceanography; American Geophysical Union; NAS-NRC Committee on 
Undersea Warfare, Panel on Environment. 
Scientific contributions: Contributions in chemical and physical oceanography ; 
oceanography of the Central American Pacifie, the Northeast Pacific, and the 
Chukchi Sea. 
The Cuamman. I want to thank all of you people, particular these 
of you who came all the way from Seattle on this piece of legislation, 
because we have had a long and deep interest in the matter. I know 
that you have contributed a lot to it because there are many other 
sections of the country that want to draw upon that experience and. 
become a part of this national program that is so much needed. 
We will recess, subject to call of the Chair. 
Again, thank you all very much for being here. 
