we have janet hyde.he is interested in seeing what are the differences in cognitive capabilities between men and women in computer science, mathematics and engineering. her data suggests that there is very little difference between them. as i have gotten to know janet and little better, i think that is incorrect. the more i speak with her -- she majored in mathematics -- i have come to the conclusion that women are superior in mathematics, engineering and computer science. either way we have a fantastic , program. [laughter] charlie: let me begin with ben. tell us what led up to your decision, how you carried forward and the impact it has had on your life. ben: i think my experience is pretty typical for other transgender people. i think i was only about five years old when i had strong feelings that i felt more like a boy and i was born as a girl -- barbara. i played with little boys, i preferred boys toys. i remember dreadfully wishing i could be in the cub scouts and boy scouts. every halloween, i wou