Interview with George P. Smith, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2018

Interview with George Smith on 6 December 2018. Questions answered: 00:08 Where do you get your passion for science? 02:04 How did your family influence your decision in science? 04:35 What do you enjoy most about being a scientist? 06:06 Is it important for scientists to have mentors? 09:23 How did you discover you were awarded the Nobel Prize? 11:50 What does it mean to receive a Nobel Prize? 13:21 What is needed to create a supportive environment for research? 15:29 What skills do young scientists need? 18:19 What are your favourite applications of your research? 20:44 What do you do in your free time? 22:43 How does it feel to be a biologist who has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry? 25:06 Can you summarise your Nobel Prize awarded discovery in 30 seconds?