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	== McCarran Commission ==		== McCarran Commission ==

	During the early [[Cold War]], the [[Red Scare]] in the United States led to widespread accusations of disloyalty. As part of this activity, Senator McCarran headed the [[Senate Internal Security Subcommittee]] which called Phillips to testify.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://blog.history.in.gov/tag/melba-phillips/\|title=Melba Phillips\|website=The Indiana History Blog\|date=15 September 2016 \|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> Phillips worked not only with Robert Oppenheimer on nuclear physics and the [[Oppenheimer–Phillips process]], but also worked with the ~~Teacher~~'s Union.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www-news.uchicago.edu/releases/04/041116.phillips.shtml\|title=Melba Phillips, physicist, 1907-2004\|website=www-news.uchicago.edu\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> When questioned about whether she was involved with the Communist party, Phillips chose to neither confirm or deny, but to simply state that her lineage goes back just as far as any other American.<ref name=":0" />		During the early [[Cold War]], the [[Red Scare]] in the United States led to widespread accusations of disloyalty. As part of this activity, Senator McCarran headed the [[Senate Internal Security Subcommittee]] which called Phillips to testify.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://blog.history.in.gov/tag/melba-phillips/\|title=Melba Phillips\|website=The Indiana History Blog\|date=15 September 2016 \|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> Phillips worked not only with Robert Oppenheimer on nuclear physics and the [[Oppenheimer–Phillips process]], but also worked with the Teachers' Union.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www-news.uchicago.edu/releases/04/041116.phillips.shtml\|title=Melba Phillips, physicist, 1907-2004\|website=www-news.uchicago.edu\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> When questioned about whether she was involved with the Communist party, Phillips chose to neither confirm or deny, but to simply state that her lineage goes back just as far as any other American.<ref name=":0" />

	== Later years ==		== Later years ==

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	\| death_place = [[Petersburg, Indiana\|Petersburg]], [[Indiana]]		\| death_place = [[Petersburg, Indiana\|Petersburg]], [[Indiana]]
	\| workplaces = [[Brooklyn College]] <br> [[University of Minnesota]] <br> [[Washington University in St. Louis\|Washington University]] <br> [[University of Chicago]]		\| workplaces = [[Brooklyn College]] <br> [[University of Minnesota]] <br> [[Washington University in St. Louis\|Washington University]] <br> [[University of Chicago]]
	\| alma_mater = [[Oakland City University]] <br> ~~[[Andrews University\|~~Battle Creek College]] <br> [[University of California, Berkeley]]		\| alma_mater = [[Oakland City University]] <br> Battle Creek College <br> [[University of California, Berkeley]]
	\| doctoral_advisor = [[J. Robert Oppenheimer]]		\| doctoral_advisor = [[J. Robert Oppenheimer]]
	\| awards = [[Oersted Medal]] (1974)		\| awards = [[Oersted Medal]] (1974)
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	Phillips graduated from Union High School in 1922 at the age of fifteen. Intending to become an educator, Phillips studied [[mathematics]] at [[Oakland City University\|Oakland City College]] in Indiana, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1926.<ref name=Miley/><ref>{{cite book \|author=Jill Marshall \| title=Women in Physics \| publisher=American Association of Physics Teachers \| date=2014 \| page=97 \|isbn= 9781931024204}}</ref> Afterwards, Phillips taught at her former high school for two years before entering graduate school.<ref name=WeissI>{{cite web \|author=Jill P. Weiss \|title=Melba Phillips: Leader in Science and Conscience, Part I \|work=Blogging Hoosier History \|publisher=Indiana Historical Bureau\|date =September 15, 2016 \|url=https://blog.history.in.gov/?p=1118 \| access-date =November 13, 2017}}</ref>		Phillips graduated from Union High School in 1922 at the age of fifteen. Intending to become an educator, Phillips studied [[mathematics]] at [[Oakland City University\|Oakland City College]] in Indiana, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1926.<ref name=Miley/><ref>{{cite book \|author=Jill Marshall \| title=Women in Physics \| publisher=American Association of Physics Teachers \| date=2014 \| page=97 \|isbn= 9781931024204}}</ref> Afterwards, Phillips taught at her former high school for two years before entering graduate school.<ref name=WeissI>{{cite web \|author=Jill P. Weiss \|title=Melba Phillips: Leader in Science and Conscience, Part I \|work=Blogging Hoosier History \|publisher=Indiana Historical Bureau\|date =September 15, 2016 \|url=https://blog.history.in.gov/?p=1118 \| access-date =November 13, 2017}}</ref>

	Phillips earned a master's degree in physics from ~~[[Andrews University\|~~Battle Creek College]] in Michigan in 1928 and a doctorate in physics (PhD) at the [[University of California, Berkeley]] in 1933.<ref name=Miley/><ref name=INauthors/> She was one of the first doctoral students of [[J. Robert Oppenheimer]], who later became scientific head of the [[Manhattan Project]], the [[Allies of World War II\|Allied]] effort to develop the [[Atomic bomb]].<ref name=Sullivan-Post>{{cite news\| author=Patricia Sullivan\| title =Physicist Melba Phillips, 97, Dies \| newspaper =[[The Washington Post]] \| pages =B04 \| location =Washington, D. C. \| date =November 17, 2004\| url =https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A55728-2004Nov16.html\| access-date =November 13, 2017}}</ref> In 1935, Oppenheimer and Phillips published their description of the [[Oppenheimer–Phillips process]], which explained the behavior of accelerated [[Atomic nucleus\|nuclei]] of [[radioactive]], "heavy [[hydrogen]]" [[atoms]].<ref name=Miley/><ref name=Sullivan-Post/> The Oppenheimer–Phillips effect was one of the earliest contributions to nuclear physics.<ref name=NYT>{{cite journal\| agency=Associated Press\| title =Melba Phillips, 97, Physicist Who Worked With Oppenheimer, Dies \| journal =[[The New York Times]] \| date =November 18, 2004\| url =https://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/18/education/melba-phillips-97-physicist-who-worked-with-oppenheimer-dies.html\| access-date =November 13, 2017}}</ref>		Phillips earned a master's degree in physics from Battle Creek College in Michigan in 1928 and a doctorate in physics (PhD) at the [[University of California, Berkeley]] in 1933.<ref name=Miley/><ref name=INauthors/> She was one of the first doctoral students of [[J. Robert Oppenheimer]], who later became scientific head of the [[Manhattan Project]], the [[Allies of World War II\|Allied]] effort to develop the [[Atomic bomb]].<ref name=Sullivan-Post>{{cite news\| author=Patricia Sullivan\| title =Physicist Melba Phillips, 97, Dies \| newspaper =[[The Washington Post]] \| pages =B04 \| location =Washington, D. C. \| date =November 17, 2004\| url =https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A55728-2004Nov16.html\| access-date =November 13, 2017}}</ref> In 1935, Oppenheimer and Phillips published their description of the [[Oppenheimer–Phillips process]], which explained the behavior of accelerated [[Atomic nucleus\|nuclei]] of [[radioactive]], "heavy [[hydrogen]]" [[atoms]].<ref name=Miley/><ref name=Sullivan-Post/> The Oppenheimer–Phillips effect was one of the earliest contributions to nuclear physics.<ref name=NYT>{{cite journal\| agency=Associated Press\| title =Melba Phillips, 97, Physicist Who Worked With Oppenheimer, Dies \| journal =[[The New York Times]] \| date =November 18, 2004\| url =https://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/18/education/melba-phillips-97-physicist-who-worked-with-oppenheimer-dies.html\| access-date =November 13, 2017}}</ref>

	==Career==		==Career==

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	* [https://libserv.aip.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=168123J908WI9.316648&limitbox_1=LO01+%3D+icos&menu=search&aspect=power&npp=10&ipp=20&spp=20&profile=rev-icos&ri=4&source=%7E%21horizon&index=.GW&term=MELBA+PHILLIPS+PAPERS%2C+1922-1999&x=20&y=8&aspect=power Melba Phillips papers, 1922-1999 (bulk 1950-1985), Niels Bohr Library & Archives]		* [https://libserv.aip.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=168123J908WI9.316648&limitbox_1=LO01+%3D+icos&menu=search&aspect=power&npp=10&ipp=20&spp=20&profile=rev-icos&ri=4&source=%7E%21horizon&index=.GW&term=MELBA+PHILLIPS+PAPERS%2C+1922-1999&x=20&y=8&aspect=power Melba Phillips papers, 1922-1999 (bulk 1950-1985), Niels Bohr Library & Archives]
			** [https://repository.aip.org/islandora/object/nbla%3AAR2007746 Digitized presence of the Melba Phillips papers, 1922-1999 (bulk 1950-1985), Niels Bohr Library & Archives]
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Notes

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	* ''History of Physics'' (Readings from Physics Today, No 2) (American Institute of Physics, 1985)<ref>{{cite book \| author =Spencer R. Weart and Melba Phillips \| title =History of Physics \| publisher =American Institute of Physics \| series =Readings from Physics Today \| volume =2 \| year =1985 \| location =New York \| url =https://archive.org/details/historyofphysics0000unse \| isbn =9780883184684 \| url-access =registration }}</ref>		* ''History of Physics'' (Readings from Physics Today, No 2) (American Institute of Physics, 1985)<ref>{{cite book \| author =Spencer R. Weart and Melba Phillips \| title =History of Physics \| publisher =American Institute of Physics \| series =Readings from Physics Today \| volume =2 \| year =1985 \| location =New York \| url =https://archive.org/details/historyofphysics0000unse \| isbn =9780883184684 \| url-access =registration }}</ref>
	* ''History of Physics II: The Life and Times of Modern Physics'' (Readings from Physics Today, No 5). (American Institute of Physics, 1992)<ref>{{cite book\| author=Melba Phillips \| title = History of Physics II: The Life and Times of Modern Physics \| publisher = American Institute of Physics \| series = Readings from Physics Today \| volume =5 \| year =1992 \| location = New York \|isbn=0-88318-846-5}}</ref>		* ''History of Physics II: The Life and Times of Modern Physics'' (Readings from Physics Today, No 5). (American Institute of Physics, 1992)<ref>{{cite book\| author=Melba Phillips \| title = History of Physics II: The Life and Times of Modern Physics \| publisher = American Institute of Physics \| series = Readings from Physics Today \| volume =5 \| year =1992 \| location = New York \|isbn=0-88318-846-5}}</ref>

			==See also==
			*[[List of textbooks in electromagnetism]]

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	Philips was active in the [[American Association of Physics Teachers]] throughout her career. She became a member of the AAPT in 1943 and served as its first woman president (1966–67). She also co-edited the organization's official history.<ref name=Sullivan-Post/><ref name=NYT/><ref name=Chicago/> In addition, Phillips served on the Commission in College Physics (1960–68) and on the advisory board of the School of Mathematics Study Group (1964–67).<ref name=INauthors/> For her service to the field of science education, Phillips was elected a fellow of the [[American Physical Society]] and the [[American Association for the Advancement of Science]].<ref name=Sullivan-Post/>		Philips was active in the [[American Association of Physics Teachers]] throughout her career. She became a member of the AAPT in 1943 and served as its first woman president (1966–67). She also co-edited the organization's official history.<ref name=Sullivan-Post/><ref name=NYT/><ref name=Chicago/> In addition, Phillips served on the Commission in College Physics (1960–68) and on the advisory board of the School of Mathematics Study Group (1964–67).<ref name=INauthors/> For her service to the field of science education, Phillips was elected a fellow of the [[American Physical Society]] and the [[American Association for the Advancement of Science]].<ref name=Sullivan-Post/>

			== McCarran Commission ==

	During the early [[Cold War]], the [[Red Scare]] in the United States led to widespread accusations of disloyalty. As part of this activity, Senator McCarran headed the [[Senate Internal Security Subcommittee]] which called Phillips to testify.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://blog.history.in.gov/tag/melba-phillips/\|title=Melba Phillips\|website=The Indiana History Blog\|date=15 September 2016 \|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> Phillips worked not only with Robert Oppenheimer on nuclear physics and the [[Oppenheimer–Phillips process]], but also worked with the Teacher's Union.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www-news.uchicago.edu/releases/04/041116.phillips.shtml\|title=Melba Phillips, physicist, 1907-2004\|website=www-news.uchicago.edu\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> When questioned about whether she was involved with the Communist party, Phillips chose to neither confirm or deny, but to simply state that her lineage goes back just as far as any other American.<ref name=":0" />		During the early [[Cold War]], the [[Red Scare]] in the United States led to widespread accusations of disloyalty. As part of this activity, Senator McCarran headed the [[Senate Internal Security Subcommittee]] which called Phillips to testify.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://blog.history.in.gov/tag/melba-phillips/\|title=Melba Phillips\|website=The Indiana History Blog\|date=15 September 2016 \|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> Phillips worked not only with Robert Oppenheimer on nuclear physics and the [[Oppenheimer–Phillips process]], but also worked with the Teacher's Union.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www-news.uchicago.edu/releases/04/041116.phillips.shtml\|title=Melba Phillips, physicist, 1907-2004\|website=www-news.uchicago.edu\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> When questioned about whether she was involved with the Communist party, Phillips chose to neither confirm or deny, but to simply state that her lineage goes back just as far as any other American.<ref name=":0" />

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	Philips was active in the [[American Association of Physics Teachers]] throughout her career. She became a member of the AAPT in 1943 and served as its first woman president (1966–67). She also co-edited the organization's official history.<ref name=Sullivan-Post/><ref name=NYT/><ref name=Chicago/> In addition, Phillips served on the Commission in College Physics (1960–68) and on the advisory board of the School of Mathematics Study Group (1964–67).<ref name=INauthors/> For her service to the field of science education, Phillips was elected a fellow of the [[American Physical Society]] and the [[American Association for the Advancement of Science]].<ref name=Sullivan-Post/>		Philips was active in the [[American Association of Physics Teachers]] throughout her career. She became a member of the AAPT in 1943 and served as its first woman president (1966–67). She also co-edited the organization's official history.<ref name=Sullivan-Post/><ref name=NYT/><ref name=Chicago/> In addition, Phillips served on the Commission in College Physics (1960–68) and on the advisory board of the School of Mathematics Study Group (1964–67).<ref name=INauthors/> For her service to the field of science education, Phillips was elected a fellow of the [[American Physical Society]] and the [[American Association for the Advancement of Science]].<ref name=Sullivan-Post/>

	== McCarran Commission ==
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	During the early [[Cold War]], the [[Red Scare]] in the United States led to widespread accusations of disloyalty. As part of this activity, Senator McCarran headed the [[Senate Internal Security Subcommittee]] which called Phillips to testify.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://blog.history.in.gov/tag/melba-phillips/\|title=Melba Phillips\|website=The Indiana History Blog\|date=15 September 2016 \|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> Phillips worked not only with Robert Oppenheimer on nuclear physics and the [[Oppenheimer–Phillips process]], but also worked with the Teacher's Union.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www-news.uchicago.edu/releases/04/041116.phillips.shtml\|title=Melba Phillips, physicist, 1907-2004\|website=www-news.uchicago.edu\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> When questioned about whether she was involved with the Communist party, Phillips chose to neither confirm or deny, but to simply state that her lineage goes back just as far as any other American.<ref name=":0" />		During the early [[Cold War]], the [[Red Scare]] in the United States led to widespread accusations of disloyalty. As part of this activity, Senator McCarran headed the [[Senate Internal Security Subcommittee]] which called Phillips to testify.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://blog.history.in.gov/tag/melba-phillips/\|title=Melba Phillips\|website=The Indiana History Blog\|date=15 September 2016 \|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> Phillips worked not only with Robert Oppenheimer on nuclear physics and the [[Oppenheimer–Phillips process]], but also worked with the Teacher's Union.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www-news.uchicago.edu/releases/04/041116.phillips.shtml\|title=Melba Phillips, physicist, 1907-2004\|website=www-news.uchicago.edu\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> When questioned about whether she was involved with the Communist party, Phillips chose to neither confirm or deny, but to simply state that her lineage goes back just as far as any other American.<ref name=":0" />

	Some may wonder why she did not deny any involvement, especially when there is no evidence of collusion that has come to light since these investigations or her death. It is important to note that the McCarran Commission was not seen as a respectable committee by all. Phillips was believed to hold the disposition that the committee's actions resembled those of the witch hunt referenced so often in times of panic.<ref name=":0" /> A woman of her accomplishments would not want attention from this committee to cast over her many achievements in science. However as pointed out before, college campuses seem to be hot spots for communist ideas. In 1948, the state of Washington launched an investigation into the University of Washington and was very displeased with its findings. Many of the professors admitted to being former communists and were fired because of it. This was believed to set an important precedent as it raises the question, is this the case at other universities?<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Oshinsky\|first=David M.\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1986/09/28/books/cold-war-on-campus.html\|title=Cold War on Campus\|date=1986-09-28\|work=The New York Times\|access-date=2020-03-29\|language=en-US\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> This rising tension between educational institutions and these investigative committees likely played a large part in Phillips's unwillingness to definitively state her ties. A denial and proper accordance to McCarran's trial would grant it respect and reason. A denial could also represent a backturn to her students and other teachers investigating ideas for how life should be managed. An admittance has very clear, bad implications but it would also require further investigation as there is no evidence of such ties.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.aip.org/history-programs/news/melba-phillips-papers-now-online\|title=Melba Phillips Papers Now Online\|date=2018-06-27\|website=www.aip.org\|language=en\|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref>

	== Later years ==		== Later years ==

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