Thomas Edison is a well-known genius, yet he did not live his life without experiencing failure. He had more scientific disasters than successes. Learn more about Edison and other famous scientists like Alexander Graham Bell and George Washington Carver, and their determined efforts to bring their strong visions to reality - no matter what anyone else had to say about them. About the instructor: Linda Doran Linda Doran taught at Montgomery County Community College as an academic advisor and instructor for computer applications, college success, and mathematics. Linda also served as a training and assessment coordinator for Montgomery County Workforce Development. She has created many interactive workshops that focus on life skill essentials, computer applications, and interpersonal communications.