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Roald Hoffmann is a Polish-American scientist born on July 18, 1937. He is a Nobel Prize-winning chemist known for his work in theoretical chemistry and molecular structure. Hoffmann's research has had a significant impact on the field of chemistry, and he is also recognized for his contributions to science education and communication. He has written several books and articles, sharing his passion for science with the public. Roald Hoffmann continues to be an influential figure in the scientific community.
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"Our part of Poland was under Russian occupation from 1939-1941."

Occupation,
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"I learned English, my sixth language at this point, quite quickly."

Language,
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"I came to a happy Jewish family in dark days in Europe."

Family, Europe
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"I am a teacher, and I am proud of it. At Cornell University I have taught primarily undergraduates, and indeed almost every year since 1966 have taught first-year general chemistry."

First, University
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"One day I discovered that one could get the barrier to internal rotation in ethane approximately right using this method. This was the beginning of my work on organic molecules."

Work, Beginning, Day, Right
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