This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Dr. Alberts discusses his experiences in various positions in the STEM field and how they affected his life, especially as president of the National Academy of Sciences. He gives his thoughts on the state of science education in the United States and how he thinks we should change.

Dr. Bruce Alberts serves as Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco. In addition to this, he has also presided over the National Academy of Sciences, served as Editor-in-chief of "Science" and was a United States Science Envoy. At NAS, he developed landmark standards for science education that have been implemented nationwide.

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