Insights

Dr. Brian Kobilka won the 2012 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his contributions to for studies of G protein coupled receptors. We talk G proteins, his upbringing, and advice for students interested in entering STEM.

Dr. Francis Collins is the current and longest serving director of the NIH. We talk COVID-19, the Human Genome Project, music, and faith.

Dr. David Wineland won the 2012 Nobel Prize in physics for his contributions to quantum systems. We talk quantum physics, motorcycle racing, and the education system.

Dr. Kip Thorne won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the LIGO detector, and is one of the world's leading experts on black holes, wormholes, and time travel. He also served as an Executive Producer on the Academy Award winning film, "Interstellar", and wrote its companion book: "The Science of Interstellar". He discusses the physics of warped spacetime, the accuracy of science in movies, and the importance of STEM in today's world.

Dr. Jim Allison won the 2018 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for his discoveries of cancer treatment using T cells. He breaks down the science of immunology, discusses his high school teacher who refused to teach evolution, and illustrates the fact that cancer is curable.

Dr. Barry Barish won the 2017 Nobel Prize in physics for his work as principal investigator and director of LIGO. He breaks down particle physics, discusses his early novelist aspirations, and illustrates the importance of curiosity for students looking pursue a career in STEM

Dr. Rainer Weiss is a Nobel Prize winning physicist for his conception of the LIGO project. Through LIGO, a gravitational wave was observed for the first time in history. He shares stories and advice for students who are interested in entering the sciences.