An academic and professional development course has been introduced to help first-year chemical engineering students to deal proactively with the transition from secondary school to university and to develop professional skills. The course uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as a personality model to facilitate skills development and many…

How does a mother of a child with special needs, who has devoted the past 20 years of more of her life to constant caretaking of her exceptional family, go about re-entering the work force after all those years? In this article, the author offers several tips for mothers who are considering a transition from parent to professional.