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The Future of Science is Female Zara Stone

The Future of Science is Female By Zara Stone

The Future of Science is Female by Zara Stone

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The Future of Science is Female by Zara Stone

Women Scientists and Entrepreneurs You Should Know

A book that is sure to inspire a new generation of girls in STEM. Educational and inspiring! Felicia Day, New York Times bestseller, American actress, gamer, writer, web series creator, and queen of the geeks.

#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Inventions and History of Science and Biographies.

From saving the oceans to improving the rehabilitation and job prospects of people struggling in prison, these badass female scientists and entrepreneurs are changing the world.

Take a look at what the future holds-and how women are making it better. In The Future of Science is Female, author and award-winning journalist Zara Stone shares the fascinating, complicated stories of how a diverse group of powerful women got started-from the perspective of those still working it out as they go along. Take 22-year old Dominique Barnes, a female hero of the oceans. She was worried about all the dolphins and whales killed during shrimp farming, so the marine biologist created a tasty, affordable plant-based shrimp alternative. And she's just one of the sheroes you will discover in The Future of Science is Female.

Real encouragement and inspiration for today's amazing girls. Forget the ivory tower of accomplishment. Learn about the drama, tears, and adventures everyday women heroes face as they race to fix everything the world has messed up. The Future of Science is Female inspires future female founders of the world to turn their dreams into reality.

Readers of inspiring books about strong women like The Book of Awesome Women, Galaxy Girls, and Girls Who Run the World will love The Future of Science is Female. Inside also learn about:

  • Kimberlie Le and her edible synthesized fungi that tastes just like your favorite seafood
  • Pree Walia's Nailbot, a portable printer that prints nail art from a cellphone and encourages girls to join STEM programs

The Future of Science is Female Reviews

If we want to encourage more girls to enter into science careers, we need to show females that this field was made for them to conquer. Zara Stone's engaging narrative does just that by introducing readers to brilliant but relatable female role models who are using science to positively change our world. Colleen Russo Johnson, PhD and Chief Scientist for Dream Studios Inc. As Geena Davis says, 'If she can see it, she can be it.' By focusing on women working to change the current world, Zara Stone has created an important book. The Future of Science is Female will serve as inspiration- not only to young girls needing role models in science and technology, but to anyone who refuses to let society dictate what they 'should' be doing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading and learning about the stories of these diverse ladies who will help to create our future. Alicia Malone, author, Backwards and in Heels, The Female Gaze A book that is sure to inspire a new generation of girls in STEM. Educational and inspiring! Felicia Day, New York Times bestseller, American actress, gamer, writer, web series creator, and queen of the geeks. The Future of Science is Female shows us that future is happening now! Zara Stone will make you want to grab your lab coat and join the women making scientific her-story! Kellie Gerardi, author of Not Necessarily Rocket Science.

About Zara Stone

Zara Stone is an award-winning journalist who has been published and has appeared in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Vice, Forbes, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, ABC News, the BBC, OZY Media, and BuzzFeed. As a reporter she covers technology and culture, and the eccentricities of the startup world. The Future of Science is Female is her first book. She was born in London, England, and moved to the US for graduate school. She lives in San Francisco.

Table of Contents

Introduction: An overview of the contribution's women have made to science, why that's important, and a look at some of the exciting new projects on the horizon. Chapter One: GREAT NAILS, GREAT MINDS Chapter Two: FOOD OF THE FUTURE Chapter Three: NATURAL DISASTER MASTER/ EARTHQUAKE WHISPERER Chapter Four: WANNA PIZZA ME? Chapter 5: PROGRAMS NOT PRISON Chaper 6 highlights, in short entries (say 700 to 1000 words each), some other amazing female minds that are shaping our future. This list will be like mini-bios of the following girls to inspire the readers: - Alice Zhang - Hasini Jayathilaka - Greta Thunberg - Devaki Raj - Kroin Reid - Katharina Sophia Volz - Ewin Tang - Nasrin Mostafazadeh - Danielle Szafir Chapter 7 will be based around Women's First in Science where you could highlight the glass ceiling breakers (past and present). - Laura Bassi - Marie Curie - First all-female spacewalk - Caterina Vitale - Dobrodeia of Kiev - Sophie Germain - Aglaonice - Cleopatra the Alchemist - Louyse Bourgeois - Maria Kirch - Emilie du Chatelet FINAL THOUGHTS: A look at what the future will hold, and how women are making it better.

Additional information

GOR013090543
9781642503197
1642503193
The Future of Science is Female by Zara Stone
Zara Stone
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Mango Media
2020-09-15
148
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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