Giving Back and A Challenge

Over the years, I have had many outstanding teachers as we all have.  Each of us has had some that were very memorable and truly had an incredible influence on developing our interest in learning.  One way I have decided to give back is to reach out to the schools and help where I can.  

Recently, I conducted an assembly for my largest audience ever: 140- 150 elementary school students.  I presented fiber optics covering how it works, some of the history, how it is pulled through the ocean and some of the history of wireless and telecommunications.  For example, did you know that the first communication via a trans-Atlantic cable was occurred in 1858 from Canada to Ireland?  How about the first wireless call between two buildings?  Any guesses?  Here are some of the pictures from this very special event.  

My challenge to you is this.  Please get involved with your local school and see what you can do to help.  Teachers work so hard and it is not easy.  Each of us has some talent that can be shared.  Now do it, and by the way, the wireless call took place in 1880.