Young And Driven: Texas Science and Engineering Edition

Young and Driven: TxSE Edition is a collection of Dr. Cortlan J. Wickliff, Esq.'s secrets to academic and professional success, including the lessons, exercises, and tools that have allowed him to consistently break academic and professional records. Young and Driven: TxSE is a special edition of the 2019 Overdrive edition that followed-up the 2017 release of Young And Driven. The Overdrive edition contains more than 80 pages of additional tips, explanations, and exercises to help readers turn their dreams into reality. The TxSE edition adds even...

The TXSE edition is made specifically to encourage middle school, junior high, high school, and college students with an interest in STEM to nurture those interests and pursue education and careers in STEM fields. Dr. Wickliff also shares his academic tips for getting a 4.0 GPA, including information on how he graduated with a 4.0 GPA from his engineering PhD program. The author also gives guidance on how to be recruited to and successful in some of the top companies and universities in the country.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to turn a big dream into a reality. Whether you are a student preparing for the next stage of your academic journey, a graduate searching for your dream job, a professional taking your career to the next level, or an entrepreneur starting a business, Dr. Wickliff has tips to help you Accelerate Your Success!

About the Author:
Dr. Cortlan J. Wickliff, Esq. is a Lawyer, Engineer, Entrepreneur, Educator, and Motivational Speaker whose words have inspired many. His impressive list of accolades is a testament to his multifaceted expertise.

Academically, he graduated with a Bioengineering degree from Rice University, a Harvard Law Degree, and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Texas A&M University before his 26th birthday. Along his academic journey, he became the Youngest Engineer in the Nation (age 19), one of the youngest African American graduates of Harvard Law School in 200 years (age 22), and the youngest licensed attorney in the state of Texas (Age 23).

Dr. Wickliff’s meteoric academic journey has been accompanied by an exceptional professional journey as a researcher, engineer, entrepreneur, practicing attorney & consultant. His work as Assistant General Counsel for a Texas-based pharmaceutical company, Kalon Biotherapeutics, LLC (now Fujifilm DBT, LLC), helped establish a P3 that later became the Brazos Valley Biocorridor. His impact is further seen in his independent legal practice, where he provided IP, business, and contract law services to companies ranging in size from start-up tech companies to Fortune 500 organizations.
In addition to his legal work, Dr. Wickliff has served as a technical researcher, an educator (in law, business, and STEM), and an executive leader at a tier-1 research institution. His career has also included extensive research in biomedical devices, microbiology/physiology, oil and gas technology, and the impact of scientific understanding on policy and compliance decisions. He also served as Rice University’s Associate Vice Provost of Academic Affairs for over six years.

Because of this unique journey, Dr. Wickliff has become an internationally known leader who is quickly becoming a household name. He has been interviewed by numerous local, national, and international media outlets. As a result, he is a highly sought-after motivational speaker at commencement exercises, student org. events, government-sponsored meetings, community events, leadership workshops, professional conferences, conventions, universities, and corporations.

One of Dr. Wickliff's favorite quotes, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” reflects his belief in the power of personal responsibility. He encourages us to recognize that we all have someone looking up to and emulating us. It is our job to give them a great example to follow.