Every scientist had to start somewhere. Many first determined they loved science in the classroom. Others are found out they experimented at home—building and designing new things. Here are some that spend their lives spreading their love of science.

        Maria Christoforaki

      Christoforaki is a high school student at the Lyceum of Gazi in Greece. In June 2016, she was part of a team from her school that competed in the European Cansat Competition. This is a contest in which teams build models of satellites. The satellite has to be the size and shape of a soft drink can. Much creativity is required—and Christoforaki says that is the best part. “Each moment I create,” she says, “I feel like I’m free.”

        Kelly Knight

    Knight is a forensic scientist—someone who uses scientific techniques to help solve crimes. She’s a professor at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. But that’s not all she does. “I’m also a Zumba(尊巴舞) instructor and I have my motorcycle license(执照),” she says. She’s still working on getting a motorcycle, though.

        Sara MacSorley

      MacSorley has a degree in science, who doesn’t work in a laboratory but is now the director of the Green Street Teaching and Learning Center at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. She spends her time promoting education. MacSorley still loves science. She’s now working on a coloring book about women in science, technology, engineering and math.

        Erin Winick

      Winick is a student in mechanical engineering at the University of Florida in Gainesville. As an engineer, she also runs her own company, Sci Chic, making science and engineering-inspired jewelry. Her science creativity also goes beyond jewelry. “I love sewing and have made everything from a Ms. Frizzle costume to a galaxy-patterned dress,” she says. “I love making and wearing any all space and science-inspired clothing.”