Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr Margie Warrell emboldens people to live and lead more bravely. When the draw-a-scientist study (DAST) study was first conducted ...

An analysis of the effect role models have on students' motivation in studying STEM subjects points to new ways to deploy these leaders in order to encourage learning across different populations. An ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re successful in your career, chances are you had a ...

Research from Microsoft has revealed that the number of girls interested in STEM across Europe, on average, almost doubles when they have a role model to inspire them. The new findings from a ...

Who do you most admire? A former teacher, a world leader, a neighbor, your boss? As adults, we tend to give little thought to the idea of having a “role model,” as we regard this to be a quality that ...

“Being a role model is the most important kind of educating.” —John Wooden In June 2025, shortly after the NBA Finals, journalists interviewed Vaughn Alexander, the father of Oklahoma City Thunder ...