Dr. Joshua D. Lambert

“The Eighth Day of Creation” describes the events leading up to the discovery of the structure of DNA and the advances in molecular biology following that discovery. It shows scientists not as impartial, cold, and detached, but rather as passionate, curious, and competitive. It inspired me as I made my way from graduate student to postdoc to faculty member. It helped me see myself as part of a larger endeavor and gave me insights into how to pursue research and mentor young scientists.