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I could say the same things (in general) about guys who are deeply interested in science and tech: Toddler/Preschool: Gifts of balls, sports cards, action figures, etc. School/Teenager: Come on bro, get off the computer and play some sportsball! Don't be a nerd! Come on bro, lets watch football and drink beer! Even on TV, when they show engineers and scientists, they are almost never cool or desirable. Basically, I seriously doubt that anyone becomes an engineer because it's the "cool" thing to do, or in any way socially optimal; it seems to be based more on a child's innate proclivities, and a lot to do with the type of parents they have. To me, this seems to be the same problem that has many asking "Why aren't there more black engineers?" Well, in many cases, it's simply because the parents of kids who would become engineers don't have the resource, interest, or knowledge of how to foster these abilities. I applaud you on encouraging your daughter's interests. With more parents like you, we'll surely see the a more diverse field in the future. |