At his memorial service, Nenad Kostic, ISU professor in Chemistry, attested to his contributions most eloquently. Jim Olson showed how one can become a humanist by being a scientist. His research on the nutritional importance of vitamin A made life better for many citizens of poor countries. Jim Olson also was an internationalist, who appreciated various cultures and knew that there are many right ways to live and work. In our profession, in which many think highly of themselves, Jim Olson thought mostly about others.
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