I am scientist. However, I don’t work in a lab, where I wear goggles and a lab coat, nor do I mix chemicals using a pipette. The world is my laboratory, and that’s what I love about sociology, and other social sciences (i.e., demography and economics). Anyone can conduct a sociological study, and we often do it daily, whether consciously or not. As human beings, we are always trying to understand ourselves, and the people around us. Isaac Newton summed it up perfectly: “I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not the madness of people.” Clearly, human behavior is complex and hard to quantify, but that is what makes sociology fun to study. Furthermore, sound theoretical reasoning, coupled with skills in research methods, makes the discipline applicable in real world settings. As a professor I borrow from multiple perspectives to help students understand abstract concepts, and I use various tools to ensure that my students are able to apply those concepts.