Able Quote by Michael Smith
“In 1986, I was asked by the then-Dean of Science at the University of British Columbia, Dr. R.C. Miller, Jr., to establish a new interdisciplinary institute, the Biotechnology Laboratory. I decided that it was time for me to start paying back for the thirty years of fun that I had been able to have in research.”
About This Quote
The speaker reflects on a career of scientific curiosity and decides to give back by founding an interdisciplinary biotech institute after decades of enjoyable research.
In simple terms: Gratitude leading to institutional creation
Key Takeaway
Experience fuels responsibility
Themes
gratitude
career transition
interdisciplinary collaboration
science leadership
legacy
Mood
reflective
optimistic
purposeful
Type
personal anecdote
career milestone
When to use this quote
- retirement planning
- career milestone
- research funding proposals
- academic leadership meetings
Key Concepts
career reflection
institution building
biotechnology
mentor-student dynamics
Practical Applications
- establishing research centers
- designing interdisciplinary curricula
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal fulfillment influence professional decisions?
- What role does gratitude play in shaping scientific institutions?
