
Diversity is the new driver of creative design
I am not alone in having zigzagged in and out of traditional science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) occupations because of my varied interests and values. I often struggle to combine my interest in meaningful, creative work with the satisfaction of achieving a technical challenge, while also fulfilling my ambition to improve the world we live in. Lofty goals, I know! However, I believe my understanding of broader societal contexts has improved my effectiveness as a