I think it is so important to learn about these people, there are so many that have made an impact. It is good to be curious about them and understand their history, their habits and how they 'stumbled' into their breakthroughs.
Colin, what a wonderful post! I was not aware of Shafi Goldwasser and I am positively delighted to 'meet' her. That she has spent her lifetime not only following what she is curious about learning but is teaching and mentoring the next generation of computer scientists conveys her character. Clearly, her mother and father influence in fostering both her intellectual education balanced with moral integrity contributed to who she is. I'm certain she is gifting that heritage to her mentees. Her narrative foundation makes her work even more interesting. In the past, I taught seminars on the individuals who were so curious to learn one particular area that their research lay the foundation for the wonders of technology we have now. Today, I use mini biographies to draw young students into discovering the fruits of drive and passion and persistence. I wish there was a mini biography on Goldwasser. Thank you for a delightful post. More of these, please.
Love learning about people who have a big impact, but aren't in the limelight. Need more of these types of people.
I think it is so important to learn about these people, there are so many that have made an impact. It is good to be curious about them and understand their history, their habits and how they 'stumbled' into their breakthroughs.
Colin, what a wonderful post! I was not aware of Shafi Goldwasser and I am positively delighted to 'meet' her. That she has spent her lifetime not only following what she is curious about learning but is teaching and mentoring the next generation of computer scientists conveys her character. Clearly, her mother and father influence in fostering both her intellectual education balanced with moral integrity contributed to who she is. I'm certain she is gifting that heritage to her mentees. Her narrative foundation makes her work even more interesting. In the past, I taught seminars on the individuals who were so curious to learn one particular area that their research lay the foundation for the wonders of technology we have now. Today, I use mini biographies to draw young students into discovering the fruits of drive and passion and persistence. I wish there was a mini biography on Goldwasser. Thank you for a delightful post. More of these, please.
Stories about the lives of such people are really important. Thank you for bringing it to light.