Women Transforming the Landscape of Science and Tech: Challenges, Triumphs, and Vision for the Future

The vast array of fields in science and technology hold an amazing collection of fascinating areas of study and career paths. Women and men alike are drawn to these disciplines, but far too often the journey for women can include extra obstacles.\nThis book is filled with a collection of stories shared by women who have faced these situations. You will hear about their triumphs and challenges, as well as their vision for the future.\nThese authors represent a global community of women in a broad range of careers in STEM (Science Tech Engineering and Math). The intention of this book is to give a platform to lift the voices of these women. To motivate the women currently in STEM fields to take on leadership roles and support discussions around diversity, inclusion, and equity. To give women the courage to follow their dreams and reach for the big vision they have for themselves and others. To inform and support younger women to see a place for themselves in this enormous area of opportunities.\nThe members of this amazing international team of authors have all embraced courage in their own way and have felt compelled to share their journey here with you. Each author in this book has taken on this challenge. Sharing your stories with the world takes enormous courage. Sharing your voices as women in STEM can lift the whole community.\n***FEATURED AUTHORS ***
Chapter 1: Science Is for Everyone by Carrie Boyce
Chapter 2: The Evolution of a Biologist: From Studying Life to Reigniting It by Cathy Derksen
Chapter 3: Journeys in STEM by Claire Skillen
Chapter 4: Coloring Outside the Lines by Diya Wynn
Chapter 5: My Journey to Sustainability by Dr. Doris Hiam-Galvez
Chapter 6: Female Empowerment: A 5-Pillar Superpower Methodology by Gayle Keller
Chapter 7: Duckling by Hana Galal
Chapter 8: Creative Women in Science Have the Edge by Inga Leigh Gelford
Chapter 9: This Life Is Ours to Choose by Kristi Broom
Chapter 10: Queen Victoria Syndrome: the Veterinary Edition by Legend Thurman
Chapter 11: Making Cybersecurity More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive by Maggie Calle
Chapter 12: I Am Woman! I Can Do Anything! by Melodie Donovan
Chapter 13: Chasing Storms by Mindy Maggio
Chapter 14: Moving Toward Success, One Bit at a Time by Nicole Scheffler
Chapter 15: All Is Not Lost by Niki Hall
Chapter 16: Moving Mountains by Sharleen Gatcha
Chapter 17: Transforming the Leadership status Quo in STEM: Embracing the Journey and Taking the Lead by Dr Susan McGinty
Chapter 18: Shatter the Glass - The Future of STEM is Feminine! by Tiffiny Roper