Chris Lara 2-4-14
After my
recent chemistry exam, Sylvia suggested that I find something that interests me
in the subject such as a chemist or a career that requires a chemistry degree.
I did some research and found one man that really caught my attention.
Born on
1943, Mario Molina is a modern chemist, and is well known for his theory of
research concerning the destruction of the ozone layer. He was very interested
in science when he was young and even took over an unused bathroom in his house
as a laboratory for his science experiments. In college, he took many chemical
engineering classes and received a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Later, he went
to research atmospheric changes in a college in California. Soon, he found that
the Chlorofluorocarbon gases that were being release went to the atmosphere
were accumulating. Knowing that these gases are harmful, he wanted to know what
happened to is once it stacked upon itself. This is when he formed the
hypothesis that the gases were actually destroying the ozone layer and was
causing terrible climate changes in Antarctica!
I chose this
man because of three reasons. He is of Mexican descent, he researches the relationship
between environmental impact and chemistry, and he cares about humanity. Since I
am Mexican- American, I find this man inspiring because he completed high
school with the same challenges I face. He also is very concerned about the way
chemistry can have an impact on the environment. He found out that his research
was true about the ozone layer. He quickly took action on spreading his findings
with the rest of his team and impacted the way the world looks at the ozone
layer.
When he
first began his research in California, he was upset that the research was
being used for destructive purposes, like weapons, and not the benefits for
humanity. I thought that this made the man who he was because he cared. If he didn’t
care, we wouldn’t have discovered the problem with the ozone layer as early as we
did, and he wouldn’t have kept on studying it for future reference.
Overall, I am
interested in finding out more of what I could do to improve my life with
chemistry, and maybe others, too.
"Mario Molina." Facts & Biography. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Feb. 2014.
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