On January 10-13, 2002, Robert M. Chervin interviewed Stephen H. Schneider for the American Meteorological Society Tape Recorded Interview Project. Schneider, a renowned scientist, recounts his early fascination with science, technology, and engineering, beginning with childhood experiments such as building Lionel trains and making soap. His formative years were marked by curiosity and a drive to understand the world, evidenced by his tinkering with electronics, mechanics, and even homemade rockets.