Scientists and Academics
- John Allen (historian) (1771–1843), historian and political writer painted in 1836 by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
- John F. Allen (Jack Allen, 1908–2001), Canadian physicist who worked on superfluid helium
- John P. Allen (born 1929), co-founder of the Biosphere 2 Center
- John R. L. Allen, British geologist
- John S. Allen (1907–1982), interim president of the University of Florida, 1953–1955, first president of the University of South Florida, 1957–1970
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Famous quotes containing the words scientists and/or academics:
“Y’know scientists are funny. We probe and measure and dissect. Invent lights without heat, weigh a caterpillar’s eyebrow. But when it comes to really important things we’re as stupid as the caveman.... Like love. Makes the world go ‘round, but what do we know about it? Is it a fact? Is it chemistry? Electricity?”
—Martin Berkeley, and Jack Arnold. Helen Dobson (Lori Nelson)
“Our first line of defense in raising children with values is modeling good behavior ourselves. This is critical. How will our kids learn tolerance for others if our hearts are filled with hate? Learn compassion if we are indifferent? Perceive academics as important if soccer practice is a higher priority than homework?”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)