[T1S2] discussion of his studies with the German scientist Franck in photosynthesis at University of Chicago; takes position as asistant professor of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh in 1953; affiliation with Young People's Synagogue; children's education at Hebrew Institute and School for Advanced Jewish Studies; his children's commitment to Orthodox Judaism; his involvement with the United Jewish Federation as chair of education division; 1969, becomes chair, eepartment of biophysics and microbiology at University of Pittsburgh; his activity with professor's organizations; election to University of Pittsburgh senate; becomes dean of arts and sciences in 1970; problems faced during his tenure as dean; his accomplishments as dean; his views about Arab-Israeli relationships; his greatest accomplishments; his children's careers and children; hobbies; his involvement for thirty-five years with a chamber music group.