Down through the millennia, we've struggled to understand what makes us tick and why we choose one path over another. Now, cutting-edge research into behavioral genetics and the inner workings of the brain is providing clues into why some people think "like engineers," why more men than women pursue engineering, and even why autism is so common within engineers' families. *What drives you? Pick your brain* http://www.eetimes.com/issue/mn/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189401732 *Research: spatial abilities key to engineering* http://www.eetimes.com/issue/mn/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189401733 *Varied traits plot the choice of career* http://www.eetimes.com/issue/mn/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189401734 From: EETimes.Newsletter (19.June.2006) -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist