Episode 108: Inspiring kids towards STEM careers -- with Tiffani Teachey
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people
08/10/20
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Tiffani Teachey is a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, professional speaker, and author of the children's book "What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z." She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management, both from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As an engineer with more than fifteen years of experience, Tiffani has a passion for inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers.
On this episode, you will hear Tiffani talk about:
- What inspired her to write a children's book about STEM careers
- How she chose STEM careers to match with each letter of the alphabet, and how the "STEM Crew Kids" help children see themselves in each career
- What it's like to get classrooms of young kids excited about STEM careers
- Her future writing plans for teenagers and young adults
If you want to know more about Tiffani and her work, you can check her out on her official links down below!
Website: www.tiffaniteachey.com
FaceBook: @tiffaniteacheyauthor
FaceBook Group "STEM Books for Kids": https://www.facebook.com/groups/STEMBooksforKids/
Instagram: @tiffaniteachey
Twitter: @tiffaniteachey
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