May 9, 2013
When it comes to choosing a career, some people begin to narrow down their options early. As a girl, Sonia Sotomayor wanted to be a detective, like her favorite fictional heroine, Nancy Drew. In her memoir, she reveals that she was convinced she would make a great detective, because her mind worked like Nancy’s. She...
May 8, 2013
Some of the happiest people manage to satisfy not one, but several interests. Consider Rita Levi-Montalcini, who was no ordinary scientist. Her scientific discoveries explained how nerves growing out from an embryonic spinal cord find the specific developing limbs they will innervate, or supply with nerves, according to The Economist. Her work proving the existence...
May 1, 2013
Welcome to Project Otter. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a second or third career, we’re here to help you find your way to the work you love. How? Every week, you’ll hear the stories of people with great jobs who made or are making a difference in the world, because they figured...
