Description
"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
About the Author
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.
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.
Book Information
ISBN 9781642503197
Author Zara Stone
Format Hardback
Page Count 148
Imprint Mango Media
Publisher Mango Media
