'One teacher even failed me in Chemistry.' Tomas Lindahl, Nobel laureate in Chemistry 2015

Tomas Lindahl credits his mentors and teachers at his school for encouraging his interest in Chemistry. Lindahl made his speech at the Nobel Banquet in Stockholm on December 10, 2015.

[theirrigationnetwork]

When a teacher fails you in a subject so you get a Nobel prize in that subject to spite them

[hpg]

My physics teacher called me dumb and asked me not to pursue my education in physics field. I chose physics and now I'mma get my doctorate in it. Never lose hope ppl. Work hard.

[saqibmudabbar]

It's always the chemistry teacher.

[citrine]

My high school physics teacher told me " everything is written neatly in your book, but there's nothing in your head". Today, I'm a tenured Physics prof, and work really hard on my teaching. My students have gone on to win academic awards, and have been selected for nationally competitive research projects.

[roc]

I've failed in math once, and nearly failed in math and physics, now I'm the best in my class on each of those subjects, and I'll pursue a physics and math doctorate

[isolatedpawn]

i failed at every subject. How many nobels will i get?God knows!

[rosemimi]

Good teachers are the most important thing. They should fuel and support your interest in a subject.

[danidanovic]

This is a double standard:
When I told my family I failed chemistry they didn't clap like this.

[AMJITHMA]

That must be the longest clap someone got for telling he was failed by a teacher. 😂

[alancorp]

Impossible. His hair isn’t pointed or outwards in all directions. How could he possibly be a chemist?

[eelife]

See people just because you fail a class, that doesn't mean you will automatically be bad at it, in fact you might even someday win a Nobel prize in that subject. #inspiration #legend #nevergiveup

[visualtherapist]

Faiiled at PE at school, still waiting to be an international footballer.

[isha]

Good teachers are really important . They can create or break interests of students in that subject. They have the power to make students either fall in love or hate that subject

[Lorenzochirichi]

I'm studing chemistry, i wasn't sure to continue with this path of studing but when i see how this man thanks his professors i can't help but think of a future in which I will thank my mentors too in such a way

[aaryanshilotri]

Imagine how crazy you have to be to win a Nobel prize in chemistry

[NoctLightCloud]

I used to fail at math at school. Now I'm considering doing my PhD in math/operations research. Why was this recommended to me? I mean.... YouTube's algorithm can't be THAT good, guys! oO

[mayursingh]

Just imagine the atmosphere there all the positive vibes and brilliant minds

[peeper]

I also was predicted to fail in Chemistry. I had 6 months left to get at least a pass, even if my grade would remain drastically underwhelming. I paid for tuition, I put in the hours, I sacrificed so much of my free time just so I can turn up to the exam feeling the most confident I had done in 2 years. Still failed lmao.

[ryanlyle]

Bernie Sanders accepts Tri-Wizard cup.

[timdowney]

It’s just about impossible to overestimate the importance of a really good teacher. The one who gets you through a class for which you don’t have much aptitude. Or the teacher who recognizes your talent and pushes you to really develop it. The one who ignites rather than stifles curiosity, even if the object of that curiosity is unpopular.