Our guests speakers were very interesting. I was surprised to see that neither of them followed their original plans for their careers. Dr. Maitland, for example went to school and worked as an electrical engineer for a few years before making a complete change in plans and joining the peace corps. Dr. Kvasny took a year off after her first year in college. Before, I would have thought that taking a year off or completely leaving a solid career would lesssen the likelyhood of one's success, especially for a Doctorate or advanced degree. They both made choices in their education and career choices that ultimately morphed into two fascinating careers. Although neither of them could have envisioned becoming college professors, it's easy to see that they are both very happy.
Dr. Maitland researches the effect of society on technology in developing countries, which I find to be very interesting. I've always enjoyed studying science because it makes anything possible. I hate to go back to talking about the Jetsons, I'm not sure you've seen the cartoon in India, but the basic idea of the show is George Jetson and his family of the future face silly challenges in the world of the future. Once deemed to be merely visions in a cartoon, George Jetson's flying car is now under development, 'moving sidewalks' are in every other airport, etc. etc. all because of developments in science, technology, engineering. Dr. Maitland's line of work is especially interesting to me because of my belief that "Science makes anything possible," even in developing countries.
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It's cool that you clicked well with Dr. Maitland's work. Yep, it definitely seems as though they really do love their careers. I hope to be like that too! Nice thoughts, Clair.
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