About the Editor
The Editor
DAWN HEIMER
Fortunately, again for us, her story continues. The concept for this book project developed over several years of introspection into her role models, exposure to multiple amazing women over her career, and noticing a gap in the young adult literature of stories on living (not dead), female, STEM role models. She is also a Leadership Coach, an accomplished abstract photographer, and an artist with The Copley Society of Art in Boston. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two wonderful children who serve as motivation for this book project. As much as possible, they spend their time at the beach and traveling the world.
The Editor
DAWN HEIMER
A CONTEMPORARY BOOK ON WOMEN IN STEM DIDN’T EXIST UNTIL NOW
After reading current, popular children’s science books, my 10 year old and I were frustrated. Most of the women in the books were dead, so their stories were written by someone else, and the books were illustrated. Books of substance about modern contemporary female STEM role models do not exist. A reviewer of a competitive book remarked: “If someone has a recommendation for a good book about women scientists, I’d love to hear it…” and “This is a gap in our library’s shelves.” This book is the solution.