CLEAN : Winner of 2022 Chemistry Nobel Prize Carolyn Bertozzi reacts to award

The transcript captures a conversation with a Nobel Prize recipient in chemistry, who expresses surprise and disbelief upon receiving the news in the middle of the night. The recipient shares their emotional reaction and the surreal nature of the experience, highlighting the shock and excitement of the moment.

What achievement is the speaker being congratulated for?

• Receiving the Nobel Prize in chemistry

• Completing a marathon

• Winning a local science fair

• Publishing a new research paper

How does the speaker describe their emotional state after receiving the news?

• Calm and composed

• Excited and energetic

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Stunned and breathless

What time of day did the speaker receive the call about the Nobel Prize?

• Middle of the night

• Evening

• Afternoon

• Early morning

How does the speaker describe their certainty about the reality of the situation?

• Somewhat doubtful

• Absolutely sure

• Not entirely positive

• Completely certain

What is the speaker's reaction to the timing of the announcement?

• It was a pleasant surprise

• It was an understatement

• It was shocking

• It was expected