I wanted to find ways for colleges and universities to become involved with public schools to help young people prepare for college.

I began to understand the challenges that first-generation college students and students of color have in college.

Most people don't realize that it's not just minorities who don't do well in science and engineering - quite frankly, you're talking about Americans.

When you give of yourself, it's draining.

It is part of the work of education to have substantive relationships with your students.

I wanted to find ways for colleges and universities to become involved with public schools to help young people prepare for college.

Rich kids work hard. Most black kids aren't working hard enough.