 Seaborg lived most of his later life in Lafayette , California , where he devoted himself to editing and publishing the journals that documented both his early life and later career . He rallied a group of scientists who criticized the science curriculum in the state of California , which he viewed as far too socially oriented and not nearly focused enough on hard science . California Governor Pete Wilson appointed Seaborg to head a committee that proposed changes to California 's science curriculum despite outcries from labor organizations and others . 
