life as a scientist

When my kids were younger, sometimes they’d ask why I am a scientist. How did you make that decision? Do you still like being a scientist? My answer would generally be along the lines of, “because I like figuring out how things work and maybe my research can help people”. What do you like about being a scientist? If I’m asked today, often I say essentially the same thing I did to my kids. For me more specifically the things I like most about …Read More