ALBERT BRIDGEWATER

Albert Bridgewater also played a leading role in many of NSF's initiatives to improve minority participation in science, engineering, and mathematics. In "Learning to Thrive in a Changing World: A Memoir" and "A Resource for Young Scholars", he provides collections of stories and thoughts that showcase what he learned during a long career in science. Organized by different life lessons, he uses his real-life experiences to explain how minority students can overcome challenges and pursue career opportunities in science. The life lessons include tips on how to recognize and take advantage of potential mentors and opportunities that present themselves. He also explains the importance of building networks and relationships, relating his own experiences with Nobel Prize winners and other prominent scientists. He provides examples that underscore the value of reading, reasoning, and understanding yourself. His wish is that every young minority scholar will be able to read his life lessons..