I've always been incredibly proud of both of my parents and proud of the work I had done privately as a person, professionally and academically.

My parents and my grandmother inspire me every day and, every day, in my work and personal life.

At the fourth grade level, girls at the same percentages of boys say they're interested in careers in engineering or math or astrophysics, but by eighth grade that has dropped precipitously.

I'm sorry, I don't talk to the press. Even though I think you're cute.

I believe that engaging in the political process is part of being a good person.

I'm a big health-food freak and a vegetarian devotee.

I think that we need women role models everywhere. I think that it's really hard to imagine yourself as something that you don't see.