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Code Breaking, Spy Hunting and Other Stories of Women in STEM

November 29, 2021

Laurie Wallmark returns to share two new stories celebrating women in STEM: Code Breaker, Spy Hunter (about Elizabeth Friedman) and Numbers in Motion (a story about Sophie Kowalevski). As we discover the fascinating stories of these important women, we also discuss the role of STEM in schools and realize the importance of exposing all kids to STEM learning opportunities. About […]

Season 15 book, code breaking, feature, illustrated, math, spy, STEM, women

Women in STEM Picture Book Biographies

March 4, 2019

This week we welcome Laurie Wallmark to the show. As a computer science teacher and award-winning children’s author, Laurie has been writing picture book biographies that recognize women in STEM. Her breakout book Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine (Creston Books) debuted in 2017 and was readily recognized with numerous awards. Laurie’s most recent book, Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life, was just […]

Season 12 biography, book, computer science, illustrated, STEM, women