Ernest Rutherford's statement sums up nicely how important to progress are people whose ideas differ from the norm. Of course there are our own dreams to pursue. Let's not shy away from what we love because it is not the current fashion or appears not to be the most productive or practical course to follow. Instead, we can work hard to make our own dreams come true, and to support others whose goals are similar. Respect for any kind of vocation must always be earned and is usually proportional to how hard people work at it, the quality of the results, and how much dedication people bring to it.
Chemical education is no exception.
Living up to the responsibilities of our vocation is a tough, but doable job. Moore, John W. J. Chem. All rights reserved.