Shane J. Lopez is the Gallup senior scientist in residence and research director for the Clifton Strengths Institute. As chief architect of the Gallup Student Poll, he has measured hope in over one million people. His mission is to help people of all ages exercise some control over what their future can become and to teach them how to aim for the future they want in school, work, and life. Lopez is also one of the most vocal advocates of psychological reform of America’s education system.