John King

John G. King ’50 PhD ’53 Francis Friedman Professor of Physics, Emeritus Twice a graduate of MIT, John G. King is the Francis Freidman professor of physics, emeritus, and a member of the MIT faculty for more than 42 years. His personal mission during his time as a teacher of the Institute’s students was to create new methods for teaching physics that stressed hands-on learning and independent thinking. In addition, Professor King is a renowned experimental physicist, responsible for such scientific innovations as his null experiments, the molecular microscope, and the atomic clock. He has been recognized for his achievements as an educator, receiving the Oersted Medal from the American Association of Physics Teachers and the Alfred P. Sloan Award.