In this new Spectrum series, readers submit their thoughts about things across the scientific spectrum (yes indeed) as they relate to Columbia students and faculty. In the first installment, a reader

 talks about how scientific discovery is often a matter of chance and uncertaint

y—and how you don't have to be a genius to study the sciences. So if you're cramming hard for that orgo final tomorrow, take hope from our old friend Planck. 

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Nina Michael is a General Studies student majoring in biochemistry.