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    There's Something in the Water
    There's Something in the Water
    There's Something in the Water
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    There's Something in the Water

    By Leena Bakshi and Lamont Brian Burgess

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    This book is the first in STEM4Real's series to showcase real-life pioneers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and empower students from all backgrounds to see themselves in a STEM profession. This book focuses on Professor Tyrone Hayes. Tyrone's observations as a young child fueled his passion for s

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSTEM 4 Real
    Release dateApr 2, 2019
    ISBN9780999453117
    There's Something in the Water
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    Leena Bakshi

    Dr. Leena Bakshi intensively studies STEM education and how we can create access and opportunities for EACH and EVERY student regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or socioeconomic status. After seeing the limited access that underrepresented students have in STEM subjects, she founded STEM 4 Real. Through literacy and science, Leena strives to increase the school to STEM career pipeline with a diversified STEM workforce that will continue to change the world.

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