She Can Stem--Chemistry and Physics

Inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators with the stories of twenty-five groundbreaking women in STEM--Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
She Can STEM brings these inspiring stories to life by exploring the pivotal moments that sparked each woman's passion for science, the challenges they overcame, and the unique interests that make them extraordinary individuals beyond the lab. Whether your child loves biology, ecology, chemistry, or physics, the diverse role models in She Can STEM: Chemistry and Physics, along with its companion book, She Can STEM: Biology and Ecology, show that with curiosity, creativity, and determination, anyone can pursue a future in STEM. - Marie Curie - Nobel Prize winner for physics and chemistry - Maria Goeppert-Mayer - the structure of atoms - Anna Jane Harrison - organic photochemistry - Tu Youyou - discovered a treatment for malaria - Ada Yonath - the structure of ribosomes - Jocelyn Bell Burnell - pulsars - Burcin Mutlu-Pakdil - studies in distant galaxies
Each biography is thoughtfully paired with a simple, engaging experiment that connects kids directly to the science these women explored--turning curiosity into hands-on discovery.

Liz Lee Heinecke graduated from Luther College and received her master's degree in bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is the author of Kitchen Science Lab for Kids, Sheet Pan Science, and The Kitchen Pantry Scientist.