Do you help students explore their passions? Can their passions become job opportunities or future businesses? What should they study to develop their human capital and provide the most satisfying job possibilities available? This story of a musician, baker and corporate technology consultant may pique the interest of some of your students. And it certainly reinforces the idea that entrepreneurs love learning and welcome challenges!
Do you find that boys in your classes are likely to excel in mathematics? Or perhaps show more of an interest in computers and coding? Research shows that girls have often not been encouraged to show their abilities in math or science or to pursue careers in these fields. Finding mentors can be a challenge. To be globally competitive, we need all young people to understand mathematics. Our companies desperately need people with computer competencies. We are seeing immigration of Asians, often times Indians, to Springdale and Bentonville to work in information technology for Tyson Foods or for Walmart. Do we want our Arkansas students to miss these great career opportunities? In order to compete, we need our students to understand mathematics and to pursue scientific knowledge. In this blog, learn about women who excelled in these fields — against great odds!
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