Super Cool Scientists: A Story and Coloring Book Celebrating Women in Science

Marine biologist Sara MacSorley is the author of Super Cool Scientists, a story and coloring book celebrating women in science. The book features 22 super cool women in science - each one with a different super cool STEM job. Their jobs range from computer animator to animal behavior researcher to marine biologist (of course Sara had to include that one!). Readers can learn more about the work they do, how they found their path, and what they do for fun outside of their day jobs. The text of the 60-page book is aimed at upper elementary and middle school students. Younger children love the book too because they get to color while they have the super cool science stories read to them.

By |2017-11-28T15:27:38-05:00November 15th, 2017|Categories: Science|

Marie Curie: An Original STEM Gem

A woman of many "firsts," Marie Curie is the perfect role model for young women everywhere. She was the first female to win a Nobel, the first person and only woman to ever win twice, the only person to win a Nobel in two different sciences, the first female professor at the University of Paris, and the matriarch of the Curie family legacy of five Nobels in total. The Marie Curie Alumni Association is bringing Marie's story to the world with the release of the fully illustrated children's book, Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence.

By |2017-05-25T19:03:16-04:00May 25th, 2017|Categories: Science|

Shark Scientist Melissa Marquez Unites Fin Lovers Worldwide

STEM Gem Melissa Marquez is the founder of The Fins United Initiative (TFUI), a shark, skate, ray and chimaera education and conservation program aiming to unite fin lovers worldwide. Melissa is also a Latina powerhouse with many titles under her belt: marine biologist, wildlife educator, freelance environmental writer. A strong proponent of representation of diverse scientists, she also regularly hosts #STEMSaturdays to provide career guidance and advice to young women in STEM worldwide.

By |2017-05-25T18:59:01-04:00May 25th, 2017|Categories: Science|

STEM Gem Changing the Cancer Game: Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green

Meet Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, a physicist who has recently been making waves in the STEM world with her groundbreaking cancer research. Read more about how her research can change the way cancer is treated, and we’re positive it will inspire you to continue (or begin) to study STEM!

By |2017-02-27T14:27:18-05:00January 18th, 2016|Categories: Science|