I was in the audience when John Partridge returned to the stage (the old one at New Hampton School) naked after escaping from Professor Koji Nakanishi's magic bag.
- Joseph Konopelski
The Mechanisms of Toxicity GRC was the actual breeding ground for the development of the Society of Toxicology, now one of the most successful scientific societies in the United States and recognized as the home for excellence in toxicological research and expertise.
- Richard Hines
The field of molecular clusters was brought together in part by the Molecular and Ionic Clusters GRC established in 1990 with Will Castleman as chair. Its first meeting in Volterra, Italy was superb - complete with great memories of good science, Roman ruins, excellent food, and wonderful camaraderie.
- Timothy Zwier
The GRC certainly helped bring chemists, zoologists, botanists, ecologists, and behaviorists together to better explore the chemical differences of plants and better understand the interactions of plants and herbivores, as well as the relationship patterns between plants and their consumers through evolution.
- Lawrence E. Gilbert
At one memorable GRC, the chair (Richard Slusher) reminded attendees daily that there must be fights at the poster discussions in order for the session to be called a success.
- Olivier Pfister
My participation in the GRC had great impacts in identifying and stimulating new research areas and establishing new links with academic and industrial researchers in polymer science and technology. The friendly atmosphere of the GRC undoubtedly aided in the achievement of important goals.
- Emo Chiellini