Overview
Scientist Spotlight: Alejandro de Quesada
Dr. Alejandro de Quesada worked as a nephrologist (kidney researcher) alongside Robert Cade at the University of Florida to develop the first sports drink, Gatorade.Assignment Instructions:
Please watch this video about the research and development of Gatorade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpCSvV70SCY Links to an external site.
Learn a bit more about Dr. de Quesada's background and contributions to this work from these pop-coverage and university pieces on him and his work with colleagues: https://www.businessobserverfl.com/article/thirst-quencher Links to an external site .https://floridaphysician.med.ufl.edu/2016/05/19/celebrating-the-gatorade-legacy-at-the-university-of-florida/Links to an external site
After reviewing these resources, prepare a minimum 350 word reflection that addresses the questions below. .
What was most interesting to you about Dr. de Quesada's work?
How does his work related to our discussions in this course so far and what we will cover in this module (be specific)?
What did you learn about Dr. de Quesada's training and those with whom he collaborated closely?
- What was most interesting to you about Dr. de Quesada's career?
In what ways do you see yourself in his career pathway through science? If you don't see yourself, what do you see as the critical differences?
Reminder: Have you checked the scientist spotlight common errors and tips document (Links to an external site.) before submitting?