We're beginning to fall behind as a nation in technology. If (the Challenger Center) can stimulate students to become more interested in math, science and technology, we've done our job.

In a way, shaving my head feels like a new beginning to me,

We're just at the beginning of what can be done with digital technology.

Companies in the Pacific region who may have experienced deep cuts during the technology downturn are beginning to expand and require additional IT staff to support this growth. Web and applications developers, database administrators, networking professionals and software engineers are in particularly strong demand.

In the beginning [at Mary Persons] it was shaky because it was something new, ... A lot of people didn't understand why [we were doing it]. I found that after the first year, the kids will work with you.

I am beginning a summer boys lacrosse program for disadvantaged kids and any interested kid as a means of opening doors of opportunity.