Once upon a Time, in a Computer Engineering Department …

When you decide to pursue a career in the academy, you may encounter many difficulties, obstacles, and moments of discouragement, but also have great satisfaction, exaltation, and a lot of fun. By the time you get to the mid-career period, many doubts and problems are behind you (if you are still in the academy and did not give up) and a less stressful time begins with even more freedom to study, create your own group, and choose your own ventures. This is also the time when you may decide to impact the society, not just work for yourself, but do it to contribute to the creation of a better world and be a positive example for the younger generation.