I like the fact that people are surprised by my age. I like the fact that I get carded.

- Cara Santa Maria

It's important to be able to be a girl and be a scientist and have neither of those things affect each other.

- Cara Santa Maria

Good skin makes me feel pretty, and it makes me feel healthy, and it makes me feel happy.

- Cara Santa Maria

The minute that you make the discussion in the room more well-rounded, multicultural, and of course having differences in gender, you're going to hav…

- Cara Santa Maria

It's funny to hear how much certain people resist the lip ring. Sometimes I'll do a piece on an important topic and all the YouTube comments will be …

- Cara Santa Maria

For some people, the way that they're perceived by the outside world is not a priority.

- Cara Santa Maria

That's a male pornographic fantasy that we're buttoned-up all day and let our boobs hang out at night. The truth is, some girls are very girly and fe…

- Cara Santa Maria

Ultimately, the main reason that you want more women in the sciences is the same reason you want more gay men in the sciences. It's the same reason y…

- Cara Santa Maria

Science is actually, I think, a very creative venture. It requires thinking outside of the box. It requires an ability to be open to new experiences …

- Cara Santa Maria