CLEAN : Nobel winner compares groundbreaking 'click chemistry' research to Legos

The speaker recounts receiving a call from the Nobel committee, highlighting the significance of being an underrepresented person in science. They explain chemistry using a Lego analogy and describe their innovation in visualizing sugars in cancer. The speaker shares their unexpected passion for chemistry, leading to a career change from pre-med to organic chemistry.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the Nobel committee's call?

• They immediately celebrated.

• They thought it was a prank.

• They were confused and thought it was a dream.

• They ignored the call.

How does the speaker describe the interaction of molecules in their chemistry work?

• Like magnets attracting everything around them.

• Like Legos that only connect with their perfect match.

• Like puzzle pieces that fit anywhere.

• Like random connections in a network.

What was the speaker's motivation for studying sugars in cancer?

• To create a new microscope.

• To visualize sugars using a new chemistry.

• To develop a new type of sugar.

• To find a cure for cancer.

What was the speaker's initial expectation when they signed up for organic chemistry?

• They thought it would be easy.

• They expected to love it.

• They were excited about it.

• They wanted to get it over with.

What career path did the speaker decide to pursue after falling in love with organic chemistry?

• Physicist

• Medical doctor

• Biologist

• Chemist