Curtis chats about how biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and data science (plus football) intersected throughout his undergrad, PhD, and professional projects.

(0:00) Intro

(7:05) High school pull to chemical engineering

(10:47) Applying to college - football + academics

(14:25) Internships and decision to go to grad school

(22:37) Masters vs PhD for chemical engineering/STEM

(29:21) Applying to grad school in biochemical space

(34:05) Purdue program and thesis

(39:27) Current job supporting the Navy

(43:20) New job at NIH’s National Cancer Institute

(46:30) Q&A