From Curiosity to Innovation: The Power of Scientific Imagination

Firoozi’s passion for science began in childhood. She has often recalled how a supportive mathematics teacher in middle school nurtured her love for problem-solving. That early encouragement steered her toward chemical engineering — a field where mathematics and chemistry converge to solve real-world problems. In many of her public talks, she emphasizes the importance of mentorship and how a single teacher’s enthusiasm can shape the course of a student’s life.