Monthly Newsletter – March 2023

There have been countless breakthroughs by women in STEM, so we wanted to spotlight these women and where you can find resources to do the same in your classroom. Plus, a few ways to inspire girls to pursue STEM!

Our Latest Blog Posts

• National Engineers Week and Industry 4.0
• Free CAD Software for 3D Printing
• The Broad Field of Engineering: Interview w/ Jesse Burton

Bonus blogs! Dr. Corey Hall has a blog series with Keep Indiana Learning about starting and maintaining your own 3D printing program. Read all of them here.

Free Women’s History Resources You’ll Love

Here you will find women role models in STEM, resources to engage girls in STEM, and ways to celebrate women! 

• Women’s History Month “For Teachers” section – Resources from the Library of Congress, National Archives, National Endowment for the Humanities, and more. 
• Free Posters – Featuring women in STEM, like Juliana Rotich, Mae C. Jemison, Tu Youyou, and Rosalind Franklin, and their accomplishments.
• Women in Science – NASA’s compilation of women in the STEM field, with resources, books, posters, and information on a long list of talented women.
• National Informal STEM Education Network Girl Scouts guide – Workshop recordings, how to get girls involved, and more resources for girls. 
• Sci Girls Strategy Guide – How to engage girls in STEM, plus more resources like videos & one-pagers.

Best Books on Women’s History in STEM 

• Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian, written by Margarita Engle & illustrated by Julie Paschkis
• Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist, written by Jess Keating & illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns
• Who Says Women Can’t Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell, written by Tanya Lee Stone & illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
• Look Up!: Henrietta Leavitt, Pioneering Woman Astronomer, written by Robert Burleigh & illustrated by Raúl Colón
• I Am Jane Goodall, written by Brad Meltzer & illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

Get to Know Our New Account Executives!

You’ve got some new friends to make here at STEM Education Works! Matthew Koeppen and Damiana Crouch are the newest members of our STEM family, and as Account Executives, they will help you build your space with the best STEM equipment to get your students engaged and ready for the new world of technology.

Matthew is passionate about helping students learn and further their education by utilizing the wide range of products offered. He is eager to help current students have the opportunity to see how exciting STEM can be. A huge Purdue fan, you can find Matthew away from the office at the gym, hanging with family, friends, and his girlfriend Emily, playing with his cat Wiz or playing the latest video game. He’s excited to learn and grow with his new STEM team!

Damiana spent 10 years in veterinary medicine in both general practice and emergency medicine before moving into the world of sales and STEM! She loves to see how quickly kids learn and adapt to new technologies while being excited about hands-on learning. Being a part of bringing STEM to kids, especially ones who might not have access to these technologies otherwise, makes her job so fulfilling! Outside of work, you can find her camping and hiking with her family and their Frenchie Oliver, or reading a good book.

Contact us to talk to Matthew or Damiana about customized STEM packages!

Upcoming Events

Meet us in Louisville, Kentucky from March 15-17 for KySTE. Featured speakers include Holly Clark, Eric Curts, and Steven Hernandez. Find us at booth #511. Register here.

Women Champions to Follow

• Twitter: National Women’s History Museum – A renowned leader in women’s history education, the National Women’s History Museum brings to life the countless untold stories of women throughout history.
• Instagram: kaydubsthehikingscientist – PhD Scientist Nature Nerd in Appalachia 🌲🍄🐛🌼Personal You’ll learn something new from me everyday #nature
• Instagram: Amy Atwater – Scientist Paleontologist 🦖 Librarian of rocks 🪨 Science Communicator 🦕