Francés Colón
“I love the fact that I can use science to directly make people's lives better” – Francés Colón
Interfacial Sciences and Electrochemistry
“I love the fact that I can use science to directly make people's lives better” – Francés Colón
"Don't be afraid of hard work. Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Don't let others discourage you or tell you that you can't do it. In my day I was told women didn't go into chemistry. I saw no reason why we couldn't." – Gertrude B. Elion
“Competition in itself encourages creativity and creativity is the basis of knowledge” – Farouk El-Baz
“To the field of synthetic chemistry belongs an array of responsibilities which are crucial for the future of mankind, not only with regard to the health and needs of our society, but also for the attainment of a deep understanding of matter, chemical change, and life.” – Elias James Corey
“As a full-blooded member of my race I think I may claim to be the first – but I hope, not the last – to produce an enduring record of our customs, beliefs and imaginings.” – David Ngunaitponi (Unaipon)
The inventor of the field of biorthogonal chemistry.
A pioneer in the field of AIDS research and one of the first inductees into the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor.
“I do not see this as a conflict. I believe that mental illness has a biological origin. Medication is one of God's ways to provide a method of healing and at the same time alleviate suffering.” – David T. Wong
“I’ve found that having role models and mentors who I resonate with is so important – a lot of people have so many questions and . . . may not have someone who can relate enough to even answer in the first place.” – Rana el Kaliouby
“I don’t know all the reasons for these achievements, but I know that I love what I do and I have never wanted to rest on my laurels.”– Ahmed Zewail