There's Still Hope Yet

I had the opportunity to talk to a middle schooler today about biology. The conversation took the form of a smattering of best of bio topics. Diffusion, concentration gradients, genetics, Punnett squares, homo and heterozygous, dominant recessive.  It was a great time. Thinking back on the latest series of posts I asked the young fellow what his favorite biological macromolecule was. His response: Lipids. Why? They store so much energy! Boom! There’s still hope yet.

There was a lot of hope to be had. I also had the great fortune to talk to some high schoolers who are national and world champions/finalists in robotics. It was amazing because these were kids who could have easily become loners. But given the community to thrive in and the opportunity to do real and challenging work these nerds (I can say that without offense because I stand among them) became confident and capable beyond what you would expect of them as they approach the beginning of their sophomore year.

There is still hope yet.