This book highlights over 30 accomplished, inspirational, and influential women from companies such as Google, AT&T, Nissan, IBM, Toshiba, Epsilon, AECOM, General Motors, and more breaking glass ceilings in STEM fields.
From tech wizards, to business leaders, to engineers, to education leaders, the women in this book are shining examples of what we can become if we follow our passion, work hard, and support one another!
There is no evidence that girls and women are not interested in STEM fields. However, research does suggest that cultural attitudes, including implicit and explicit biases, discourage women from entering computer science, engineering, mathematics, and physics in particular.
One of the ways to increase that participation is to have role models who will inspire young women to consider STEM careers.
While each story is unique, their messages are universal. They've overcome adversity, working toward inclusiveness, and learned the power of the greater good to acheive their goals. In all cases, they are role models for the generation of women STEM leaders to come. Any of these women would inspire someone to pursue their passion and operate with a higher purpose, but together, they are an unstoppable force!
Includes interviews by the following STEM leaders:
- Neha Pattan
- Rashi Khurana
- Liz Sara
- Jordana Abraham
- Kathleen Nielsen
- Wendy Lopez
- Dr. Maria Carrillo
- Anne Chow
- Sonia Rief
- Heena Purohit
- Kristin Foster
- Stephanie Dismore
- Maegan Lujan
- Stacey Hawes
- Sigal Cordeiro
- Dr. Raolat Abdulai
- Bridget C. Coughlin
- Li Fan
- Jessica Nordlander
- Yamilee Toussaint Beach
- Kellie Lauth
- Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young
- Dr. Adrienne Starks
- Crystal Emery
- Heidi Wright
- Melissa Monter
- Bryanne Leeming
- Michel Huffaker
- Vicki Iverson
- Audrey P. Willis
- Dr. Anika Lucas
- Dr. Radhika Dirks
- Anianne Hunter
- Dr. Alessandra Costa
- Dr. Ellison Anne Williams
- Dr. Odean Serrano
- Carrie Rogers-Whitehead
Penny Bauder is an environmental scientist turned entrepreneur and author with over ten years of experience as an environmental writer, editor, and publisher. She has made article contributions in Entrepreneur, Authority Magazine, and Thrive Global.
Penny founded Green Kid Crafts, Inc. in 2010, a children's STEM activity company that provides convenient and eco-friendly STEM activities to kids around the world. She is also the founder of Green Planet Media and host of This Green Planet Podcast.