Strong Encouragement

The speaker reflects on their upbringing with scientist parents, which made science accessible and encouraged an interest in physical science. Despite a broad range of interests, including language and history, a childhood curiosity about light led to a focus on physics. School experiences further reinforced this path, with a teacher strongly encouraging the pursuit of science over domestic skills. This background highlights the influence of family and education on career choices.

How did having scientist parents influence the speaker's interest in science?

What subjects was the speaker interested in besides science?

What was the speaker's initial reaction to chemistry, and why?

What did the speaker's mother say was necessary to understand light and color?

Describe the encouragement the speaker received from their science teacher.