"If you are scientifically literate, the world looks very different to you, and that understanding empowers you."

"I'm not a morning person. I'm a 'whenever I wake up' person."

"My ideal day involves a lot of reading, a lot of thinking, and a lot of looking up at the stars."

"I'm not a vegetarian, but I do believe that we should be more mindful of where our food comes from, and how it's produced."

"The best thing about being a scientist is that you get to ask 'why?' all the time."