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Nola Garcia de Quevedo
Nola Garcia de Quevedo is a STEAM powered woman who developed her talents and skills using the tools shared in this book. Nola has had an extensive career teaching robotics and eng...view moreNola Garcia de Quevedo is a STEAM powered woman who developed her talents and skills using the tools shared in this book. Nola has had an extensive career teaching robotics and engineering, has received multiple national and international awards recognizing her work, is an author and much more. She served two terms on the Florida Board of Professional Engineers and worked at the College of Engineering at Florida International University, engaging local educators and expanding their knowledge and understanding of Engineering and STEM careers.
Nola's passion has always been to make a difference in the lives of others, especially young people. Nola founded the United States Alliance for Technological Literacy and was the head of the first all-female team on the wildly successful BattleBots TV show. Nola inspired, encouraged and educated many young women to pursue careers in STEM related fields as co-founder of StarBot Technologies, one of the nation's oldest and most successful STEM education centers. StarBot has positively impacted thousands of students, families and teachers across the country with hands-on programs, teacher training and extraordinary events.
Nola has created many programs for under-represented minorities, kids with disabilities, children of incarcerated parents and kids from all economic backgrounds. She recognizes that all kids need and deserve access to programs that empower them to develop their potential and live happy, productive lives. Learn more about Nola at www.granolascorner.com. Visit www.steampoweredgirlsbooks.com for more info on this book.view less