In high school, my favorite teacher was Ms. Burke. She was all business, but brilliant. You dared not talk in her class or miss an assignment. Working with college students. Students are delightful - not only do they appreciate faculty who care and provide them with quality education, they give back by enriching the lives of those who work with them.
Many students have an interest in science only as it relates to health.
I suggest that students research the various career opportunities in the sciences. There are many enjoyable areas, such as environmental science, food science, plant science, and meteorology, that are in high market demand, but are usually underrepresented by minorities and females.