In The Know Second Edition: Setting Up Your Child For The STEM World - Softcover

Bobino, CaT

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1732074305 ISBN 13: 9781732074309

Publisher: Fair Street Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

In The Know is a guidance book for any adult who seeks help in encouraging the children in their lives to consider STEM careers. STEM refers to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM professionals are always going to be in high demand, especially since our society depends on them. Everyone is in need of a doctor, someone to fix their technology, sturdy buildings to live in, and people who understand finances. All of these careers begin with STEM, and this book is full of useful information and tips on how to successfully raise a child to go into one of these fields. In The Know offers worksheets for the reader to fill out that coincide with the tips.

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About the Author

CaT Bobino is a STEM Ambassador with a Master’s degree in Biology. With her work on various television stations and special programs, in the community, and throughout many speaking engagements, CaT Bobino is spreading the knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Ms. Bobino has been featured on the show Genius with Stephen Hawking. She has also written, directed, and stared in programs for KQED. Currently, Ms. Bobino produces a weekly show where she interviews diverse people in STEM as a way of showcasing the different opportunities that are out there for students. She has also organized trips to various STEM centers, has been a guest speaker for numerous organizations, and is the author of In The Know: Setting Up Your Child For A STEM Career. She is a biologist, teacher, speaker, host, and is also currently on the board for Self e-STEM, a nonprofit that focuses on encouraging young girls of color to learn about and pursue education in STEM. With a background in science, CaT Bobino also helps with creating and implementing science programs and opportunities for Bay Area youth. CaT Bobino is diversifying and demystifying STEM. CaT Bobino is diversifying and demystifying STEM through her consulting business, In The Know Consulting, LLC. In The Know Consulting offers presentations to parents, teachers, and students on the importance of a STEM education as well as identifying key players within these fields. Each presentation leaves the audience with inquiries about STEM as well as a better understanding of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) that schools must implement. She also promotes awareness, provides networking opportunities, and utilizes media to engage everyday people into the lives of STEM professionals. With experience in K-12 and undergraduate education, networking, mentoring, and media, In The Know Consulting is providing materials that are leading our next generation into the STEM world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fair Street Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1732074305
• ISBN 13: 9781732074309
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 82