jane is a big proponent of proficiency in the sciences. being a medical doctor with a penchant for this field, she understands the essential nature of encouraging an interest in this area. this starts at a young age, and tonight we attend the science fair at andi's school.
budding minds enlightened by research and development ... well, who knows how it will turn out for these youngsters. but one thing is for certain. we need inquisitive minds if we are going to solve the riddles of cancer, renewable sources of energy, and other challenges which threaten the quality of life for all inhabitants of the planet.
it is unfortunate that those that do make it to the top of the scientific heap rarely have the financial where-with-all to fun all of the research that they would like to carry out. equally atrocious is the fact that their counterparts in other fields - sports, finance, and even the arts are rewarded handsomely for their efforts. that nobel prize winners reap the relatively paltry sum of 1 million dollars is shameful, particularly when 18 year old 'star' athletes make 10 times or 100 times this amount.
however, a love of deeper understanding - of space, physiology, or nature - is in itself a great reward. we can only hope that those with this yearning will continue to be drawn to a field that in an increasingly absurd and pop-oriented culture is seen as an area without glamor and luster.
i sincerely hope that we can all join in to support those that truly are making huge contributions to society. their legacy extends beyond the 'end of the season', the fourth quarter, or the analysts' predictions of quarterly earnings.
budding minds enlightened by research and development ... well, who knows how it will turn out for these youngsters. but one thing is for certain. we need inquisitive minds if we are going to solve the riddles of cancer, renewable sources of energy, and other challenges which threaten the quality of life for all inhabitants of the planet.
it is unfortunate that those that do make it to the top of the scientific heap rarely have the financial where-with-all to fun all of the research that they would like to carry out. equally atrocious is the fact that their counterparts in other fields - sports, finance, and even the arts are rewarded handsomely for their efforts. that nobel prize winners reap the relatively paltry sum of 1 million dollars is shameful, particularly when 18 year old 'star' athletes make 10 times or 100 times this amount.
however, a love of deeper understanding - of space, physiology, or nature - is in itself a great reward. we can only hope that those with this yearning will continue to be drawn to a field that in an increasingly absurd and pop-oriented culture is seen as an area without glamor and luster.
i sincerely hope that we can all join in to support those that truly are making huge contributions to society. their legacy extends beyond the 'end of the season', the fourth quarter, or the analysts' predictions of quarterly earnings.
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