Technology is keeping our boats afloat as the pandemic threatens the world we have so carefully built. It is marvelous, the rate at which human beings adapt to crisis and move forward. We are survivors, rain or storm, each iteration more advanced than the previous one.
Science prevails as the de facto way into the future. It permeates into all systems required for our existence, essential or not. From necessities like agriculture and health to utility like e-commerce, our lives are entwined with technology.
The interest and encouragement in STEM careers are a natural manifestation of the times we exist in. After all, we would all like to be contributors and discoverers of our apparent futures.
My 22 year old friend's as well as my 7 year old cousin's parents are bombarded with the dreams of their child becoming a programming prodigy in the coveted Silicon Valley while they scroll through myriad memes, food videos and people's #quarTime photos. While it is wonderful to learn a new skill, I often wish it was for the love of learning rather than to fit into a world marketers so thoughtfully craft for us.
In a world so wonderfully diverse we cannot have fixed moulds and roles we fit into. We could be a multiple things and still be a scientist, not just the classical imagery of a bookworm or top ranker with a love for stars (all kinds!). We could be musicians, artists, athletes wanting to use science to solve different problems in the world. Our inspirations could arise from innate curiosity or love for the outdoors and nature. We all have different personalities and experiences that make us who we are.
We were lucky enough to stumble upon the 'I am a scientist' program curated so heartfully by The Planery, Co. The program exhibits the numerous scientists with stories of their divergent personalities, ideas and experiences. Stephanie was kind enough to run me through this educative resource. It is indeed, a very exciting association for us at Beeline! This free resource is accessible to students and educators through our website from our associations.
We urge parents and students to look outside outside the box, and find your story somewhere in this experience.
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