117. Liz Lee Heinecke; Scientist and Science Communicator; Author & Media Personality

Liz Lee Heinecke is an author and media figure for science and STEM. She has loved science she was young which drew her to study molecular biology where she worked in research for ten years. As she transitioned to parenting, she began sharing her love of science through experiments with her kids which became the basis for her books and media appearances. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Art and a Master's Degree in Bacteriology. What do we talk about in this episode? How Liz got involved in writing and media appearances in STEM. How you can potentially get involved in presenting STEM on TV. Her philosophy about saying "yes" and trying anything which has led to great experiences. Teachers can put kids on a good or bad trajectory. They have a lot of influence - good or bad. Math is a language and should be taught as a language. Experiment Outside the Box. Music used in the podcast: Higher Up , Silverman Sound Studio You can support my podcast on Patreon here : https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887 Resources Liz's website with her books and appearances: www.lizleeheincke.com Connect with Liz here: Email at lizleeheinecke@gmail.com or find her @lizheinecke on Instagram, @kitchpantrysci on Twitter and Liz Heinecke, The Kitchen Pantry Scientist on Facebook. Books: Biology for Kids Kitchen Science Lab for Kids, Edible Edition Outdoor Science Lab for Kids Chemistry for Kids STEAM Lab for Kids Kitchen Science Lab for Kids Star Wars The Padman Cookbook Ecology for Kids Physics for Kids Star Wars Maker Lab Sheet Pan Science Kitchen Science for Kids She Can STEM: 50 Trailblazing Women in Science From Ancient History to Now Super Fun Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids: 52 Family Friendly Experiments From Around the World Radiant: The Dancer, The Scientist, and a Friendship Forged in Light

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