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He began to read while still a toddler and by four years old, Eric was reading National Geographic, the daily paper, and People Magazine. By the time he entered first grade, his teachers quickly realized they had a unique child in the classroom. Upon testing, they found that Eric was reading college level work and comprehending it all. His thirst for learning included a broad range of topics, from the typical
young boy's fascination with Star Wars to a love of classical music to Art
History and an intense interest in the sciences. At six, Eric told his dad
that he should have a noble cause. His father, thinking that he had read
this somewhere, asked, “What would you consider a noble cause?” Eric
replied, “I think putting the world back together.” When his
dad tucked him into bed that evening he asked Eric, “Have you thought
about how you would put the world back together?” Winking at his dad,
he said, “Oh The above image shows the man that this small child grew up to be. Reserved and reflective in nature, Eric is currently working on a research project. In layman's terms, he is studying carbon molecules and the potential that they may have to change the direction of chemistry. These strings of molecules form infinite strands in length that are stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum, and which one could fit 5000 into the width of a human hair. Researchers are optimistic that the field of Nano Technology may be the foundation for the next industrial revolution! Eric continues in his love of classical music, volunteering as a disk jockey at the Rice University radio station. Riding his mountain bike as often as possible, he logs as many as seventeen miles a day. His passion for the sciences continues to fuel his desire for knowledge and for the good of mankind. We have enjoyed capturing the keen intelligence yet quiet personality of a true genius in this “Image That Speaks”.
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Many of us ask ourselves, “What will my child be when he or she grows
up?” For most of us, that question unfolds slowly over the course of
our child's lifetime as we nurture and encourage them along life's path.
But for Bill and Louise Booth , the answer to that question became apparent
when they realized that their toddler, Eric, was a genius!