Read a bit more about them below, then be sure to stop by the new Tropical Forest Cuba this Saturday, March 17, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. To meet them! Why did you become a scientist? Song-My: Growing up in Vietnam, I was frequently exposed to alternative medicine to treat illnesses. I was curious about the synergistic nature of the bags of dried plants, fruits, and twigs that were given to me. This exposure to herbal medicine ignited a curiosity for me to pursue science in order to acquire a more concrete explanation. I am driven to understand biological mechanisms to develop more effective therapies against diseases.