Secrets to Success from Science to Wine Making-Dr Francisco Ayala

Our Guest today is what I call the man who knew the secrets to the universe -Francisco J. Ayala. He has had an incredible career in Biology publishing over 1,000 research papers and scientific books. That alone is a super human feet of Olympic proportions. BUT in addition he also learned the fine art of wine making when he bought a little home with a vineyard in Northern California and he self taught himself everything there is to know about wine making and is currently one of the largest producers of wine, producing over 19 million bottles a year! 

When you hear his story, you won't believe your ears. He's living proof to Dream BIG!

University Professor and Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences and Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Ayala is a member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), a recipient of the 2001 National Medal of Science, and served as Chair of the Authoring Committee of Science, Evolution, and Creationism, jointly published in 2008 by the NAS and the Institute of Medicine. Dr. Ayala has received numerous awards, including the 2010 Templeton Prize for “exceptional contribution to affirming life’s spiritual dimension,” and 23 honorary degrees from universities in ten countries. He has been President and Chairman of the Board of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and President of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society of the United States. Dr. Ayala has written numerous books and articles about the intersection of science and religion, including Darwin’s Gift to Science and Religion (Joseph Henry Press, 2007), Am I a Monkey? (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010), and The Big Questions. Evolution (Quercus, 2012). He teaches classes in evolution, genetics, and the philosophy of biology, which are also the subjects of his research.