Years ago, when I defended my doctoral dissertation, the very first question my committee asked me was, “So what?” After an hour-long talk and 200-plus pages of writing, they insisted I be able to tell them what difference my research made. I will never forget that moment of challenge and clarity, and I often come back to it to measure the work I do now. What difference does it make? How would I answer that question today? -Michael Tino (CLF)
Tell us about a “so what” moment in your life, when you realized what difference you were making.