The individual shares their journey from a renowned scientist and inventor, with a PhD in organic chemistry, a postdoc at Stanford University, and a reputation as the 'Scientist of the Year' according to R&D Magazine. They were part of a group led by a Nobel laureate and have spoken at every major university in the US. Their work spans multiple fields including medicine, material science, electronics, and computer memory. They have over 120 research publications and 7 to 8 companies have been started from their patents. Despite their success, the individual emphasizes that the most important aspect of their life is their faith. They were raised as a Jew but had no particular interest in their religion until they encountered 'Born-again Christians' in college. This encounter led them to question their understanding of sin and their relationship with God. They eventually had a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, who they believe is the Messiah, on November 7th, 1977. This experience led them to accept Jesus into their life and identify as a follower of Jesus Christ. Their family was initially shocked by this turn of events but eventually accepted it. Their mother, who is a careful reader of the Bible, eventually came to believe in Jesus as the Son of God.
1. The speaker obtained a PhD in organic chemistry.
2. They completed a postdoc at Stanford University.
3. They joined a group led by a man who won a Nobel Prize in chemistry.
4. The speaker was voted one of the top 50 most influential minds in the world.
5. They served as a visiting scholar at Harvard University.
6. They have spoken at every major university in the US.
7. The speaker has over 650 research publications.
8. They were voted the R&D Magazine 'Scientist of the Year'.
9. The speaker is a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
10. They have started over 120 patents, which have led to the creation of 7 or 8 companies.
11. Their work spans across a broad range of areas, from medicine and material science to electronics and computer memory, and medical devices.
12. The speaker identifies as a Jew and believes that Jesus is the Messiah.
13. They grew up just outside of New York City.
14. They were raised with the belief that everyone was Jewish.
15. They attended bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs, but did not have a particular interest in it.
16. They started meeting people who identified as 'Born-again Christians' in college.
17. They had a conversation with a Christian about the concept of 'born again', which led to a realization of their own sins.
18. They became addicted to pornography after reading Bible passages that called them out on their sins.
19. They had a religious experience on November 7th, 1977, where they invited Jesus into their life.
20. They realized that the New Testament is heavily Jewish and that Yeshua, a Jewish figure, died on the cross.
20. Their mother and father were not happy when they converted to Christianity.