It was always assumed that I would go to college.

Over and over, expanding scientific knowledge has shown religious claims to be false.

The Brigham Young University (BYU) campus was just a few blocks from my home and tuition was minimal.

The excitement of vitamins, nutrition and metabolism permeated the environment.

More by example than by word, my father taught me logical reasoning, compassion, love of others, honesty, and discipline applied with understanding.

I participated on debating teams and in student government, and served as senior class president.

An unexpected benefit of my career in biochemistry has been travel.