When did you decide to become a scientist?

The speaker reflects on their changing career aspirations, from wanting to be the first woman on the moon inspired by the moon landings, to becoming a ballet dancer. Eventually, they developed an interest in big physics questions, such as the concept of space and time, which kept them engaged and curious.

What does the speaker say about their changing career aspirations?

• Their aspirations changed frequently.

• They always wanted to be a scientist.

• They were always certain about their career path.

• They never thought about their future career.

What event inspired the speaker's childhood dream?

• The first moon landings.

• The launch of the first satellite.

• The invention of the telescope.

• The discovery of a new planet.

What was the speaker's childhood dream after being inspired by the moon landing?

• To build a rocket.

• To be the first woman on the moon.

• To become an astronaut.

• To study astronomy.

What field did the speaker eventually become interested in?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Physics

What kind of questions kept the speaker engaged in their field of interest?

• Questions about numbers and equations.

• Questions about space and time.

• Questions about chemical reactions.

• Questions about the human body.