Liz Lee Heinecke

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 their 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: Biology and Ecology and its companion book, She Can STEM: Chemistry and Physics, show that with curiosity, creativity, and determination, anyone can pursue a future in STEM. Maria Sibylla Merian – artist and naturalist Fanny Hesse – microbiologist and inventor Rosalind Franklin – captured the first clear image of DNA Margaret Collins – discovered a new species of termite Robin Wall Kimmerer – leading plant ecologist Dana Bergstrom – Antarctic researcher Ayana Elizabeth Johnson – marine conservationist 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.

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