I've always been incredibly proud of both of my parents and proud of the work I had done privately as a person, professionally and academically.

At the fourth grade level, girls at the same percentages of boys say they're interested in careers in engineering or math or astrophysics, but by eighth grade that has dropped precipitously.

Service is an opportunity for young women to really empower themselves.

I've always been incredibly proud of both of my parents and proud of the work I had done privately as a person, professionally and academically.

As a mom, what I found so disturbing were the things that were being said on a national stage - I mean, literally on the stage and off the stage, around the convention about women, about minorities, about Muslims, about immigrants.

My grandmother was determined that everyone feel a sense of optimism and opportunity. Marc and I want to make sure we're doing that. This period of our lives is not just a tribute to her, it's inspired by her. And it's for when we have our own children — I want to help make sure we've got a world I want them to live in.

I really believe that with a little bit of information, kids can make a big difference.