Meet 50 trailblazing women in science, from ancient history to today, each paired with a hands-on experiment that makes STEM exciting and accessible. She Can STEM explores the pivotal moments that sparked these women’s passion for science, the barriers they overcame, and the interests that make them extraordinary beyond the lab.
Key Features :
i : Physics in motion: Dr. Nadya Mason’s path from gymnastics to studying electrons
ii : Heritage and ecology: Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer’s journey to becoming a plant ecologist
iii : Cosmic curiosity: Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein’s path from dance to theoretical physics
iv : Science meets mystery: Dr. Raychelle Burks develops portable chemical sensors
v : Wartime beginnings: Dr. Esther Lederberg’s path to a groundbreaking biochemistry career
vi : By Liz Lee Heinecke. Hardcover, nonfiction, 112 pages
