Dr. Alias Smith is an Associate Program Director at the National Science Foundation (NSF). In this episode, we chatted about his journey as both a student AND a mentor. Alias did his undergrad at the University of Missouri and pursued his PhD at UCLA. He made it clear that science isn't just about producing great results, it's about inspiring people to be creative. To be a scientist is to be human. It's about helping communities and others. Enjoy!
