The Future of Science Is Female

The Brilliant Minds Shaping the 21st Century (Gift for Teenage Girls 13-15)

Author: Zara Stone

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This is intended for millennial women, teenage girls, and people who are LGBTQI and non-binary, showcasing an exciting array of entrepreneurial go-getters who challenge the status quo. It will introduce readers to some brilliant minds and destroy the perception that science is best left to boys. The takeaway from this book Each chapter in this book examines a different world problem, from climate change to the future of work, and introduces the female scientist who are working on solutions. You'll learn how they got to where they are, and what challenges they faced and overcame along the way. It provides an overview of some of the coolest and most exciting science and technology projects happening today - all pioneered by badass, diverse, and queer women who challenged the status quo. They saw problems that needed solving, and wouldn't take no for an answer. You'll learn the fascinating, complicated stories of how this diverse group of women got started - from the perspective of those still working it out as they go along. Forget the ivory tower of accomplishment, learn about the everyday drama, tears, and adventures these badass ladies face as they race to fix everything the men f**d up. This book isn't going to turn you into a scientist. It won't make you the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates or Sheryl Sandberg or Greta Thunberg But it will show you that way more women that you thought are working in these fields, and that they're involved in awesome and incredible projects - some which seem like they're lifted straight from Hogwarts. #slay #blackgirlmagic. In the words of Beyoncé, "Who runs the world? Girls! Girls!"

Critic 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.

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.