Chasing the Dream: A Conversation with MLS Player Hosei Kijima

Chasing the Dream: A Conversation with MLS Player Hosei Kijima

“If you only do what’s normal, you’ll only get normal results.” – Hosei Kijima Hello, readers! Welcome back to Discover Your Star ! If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe below ↓ so you don’t miss our upcoming interviews! At Discover Your Star, we usually feature innovators in STEM—scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs pushing boundaries in their fields. But today, we’re taking a different approach. This time, we’re spotlighting a professional athlete: Hosei Kijima, a professional soccer player for D.C. United in Major League Soccer (MLS). Why a Soccer Player? You…

Beyond Curiosity: Why Persistence Fuels Scientific Success – A Conversation with Dr. Samantha Morris

Beyond Curiosity: Why Persistence Fuels Scientific Success – A Conversation with Dr. Samantha Morris

“ Persistence is an extremely valuable skill. Never taking ‘no’ for an answer.“  – Dr. Samantha Morris Hello, readers! Welcome back to Discover Your Star ! If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe below ↓ so you don’t miss our upcoming interviews! As we’ve conducted more interviews with scientists, one theme keeps emerging: curiosity. Nearly every researcher we’ve spoken to has emphasized curiosity as a key driving force in their careers. They talk about their work with such passion that it almost seems as if they were destined to be scientists—as if…

A Conversation with Sam Altman: Can AI Ever Be Creative? His Answer: ‘We’ll Find Out Soon.’

A Conversation with Sam Altman: Can AI Ever Be Creative? His Answer: ‘We’ll Find Out Soon.’

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Discover Your Star ! If you haven’t already, hit that subscribe button at the bottom ↓ so you don’t miss our future interviews! As promised, today I’m sharing my recent conversation with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. I’ll highlight the key takeaways from our conversation and reflect on what makes his perspective so thought-provoking. Meeting Sam Altman: A High School Connection We can all agree that Sam Altman is a key figure in the AI revolution. These days, you can’t go a day…