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'I loved it. [Bulkin] sets out so clearly the actual way that science develops by placing it in this personal context.' Prof Sir David King - former UK Government Chief Scientific Advisor, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at Cambridge 'A real page turner! Love the story. There are so many very good lessons for youngsters (and oldsters!) that can be taken from [Bulkin's] experiences. I applaud [him] for presenting [his] story so well.' Prof Harry B. Gray - A. O. Beckman Professor of Chemistry, California Institute of Technology 'Solving Chemistry is an enthralling account of the interplay between applied and basic chemistry over fifty years. [...] This is an inspiring story and invaluable guide to building a career in science aimed at embracing new directions and opportunities and possibly changing the world.' Prof James Utterback, MIT 'Too few memoirs from scientists even try to blend personal experience with history of science. Bulkin combines both ingredients artfully. The personal is communicated with disarming honesty and charm; I often found myself smiling from ear to ear. The historical account is deeply original and provocative. Among its readers will be students of all ages seeking guidance about their careers, because it carries the message that the life of the scientist can be exceptionally fulfilling, can take many turns, and is always a work in progress.' Prof Robert Socolow, Princeton University

'I loved it. [Bulkin] sets out so clearly the actual way that science develops by placing it in this personal context.' Prof Sir David King - former UK Government Chief Scientific Advisor, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at Cambridge 'A real page turner! Love the story. There are so many very good lessons for youngsters (and oldsters!) that can be taken from [Bulkin's] experiences. I applaud [him] for presenting [his] story so well.' Prof Harry B. Gray - A. O. Beckman Professor of Chemistry, California Institute of Technology 'Solving Chemistry is an enthralling account of the interplay between applied and basic chemistry over fifty years. [...] This is an inspiring story and invaluable guide to building a career in science aimed at embracing new directions and opportunities and possibly changing the world.' Prof James Utterback, MIT 'Too few memoirs from scientists even try to blend personal experience with history of science. Bulkin combines both ingredients artfully. The personal is communicated with disarming honesty and charm; I often found myself smiling from ear to ear. The historical account is deeply original and provocative. Among its readers will be students of all ages seeking guidance about their careers, because it carries the message that the life of the scientist can be exceptionally fulfilling, can take many turns, and is always a work in progress.' Prof Robert Socolow, Princeton University

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Born in a New Jersey farmhouse, educated on the streets of New York and at several fine universities, Bernie Bulkin spent 18 years as an academic chemist, teacher and leader at various New York universities. For his research he received the Coblentz Award, the Society of Applied Spectroscopy Gold Medal and a Sigma Xi Distinguished Research Citation. He then held a variety of industrial management and research positions with BP, including Chief Scientist. Bernie Bulkin has been a venture capitalist and he has been on the board of 12 companies. He was Chair of the UK Office of Renewable Energy, a Professorial Fellow of Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, Vice President of the Energy Institute, and the author of the 2015 book on leadership, Crash Course. He was made an OBE in the New Year Honours list 2017.

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