I’ve always loved solving puzzles: Meet Kris Poduska

Dr. Kris Poduska, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Soapbox Science talk title: How light unlocks mysteries of the natural world

I’ve always been curious about how things work, and I’ve always loved solving puzzles. When I was an undergraduate student, I tried chemistry laboratory research one summer and I loved it! Every day was different: I worked with hand tools, computers, mechanical equipment, electronics…and people with interesting ideas. That experience made me realize that science research would perfect career choice for me. Now I’m a physics professor who runs a research laboratory, and I help other people get training and experiences that help them find what they love to do.