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It is published by World Scientific Publishing Co.Īcross the U.S., there is a declining interest in STEM careers among school-aged children.
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#Books share series
The book series is co-edited by David Weintraub, professor of astronomy, history and the communication of science Ann Neely, emerita professor of the practice, children’s literature and literacy education and Johnson. The books describe the paths each took to become a scientist and introduce readers to discoveries made by each scientist. Who Me? book covers (World Scientific Publishing Co.) Kevin Johnson, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics, professor of pediatrics and informatician-in-chief at VUMC Keivan Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy and professor of computer science and Tiffiny Tung, professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology. The trio of authors launching this series are Dr. The first three scientists featured in the Who Me? series are a digital doctor, a star gazer and a bone inspector. The books introduce science concepts, promote stronger identification with scientists of all backgrounds and establish a foundation of science literacy that children can carry forward throughout their lives. “Who Me?” children’s book authors and Vanderbilt professors Keivan Stassun, Tiffiny Tung and Kevin Johnson outside Buttrick Hall (John Russell/Vanderbilt University)Ī team of Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty are working together to produce a series of children’s science books aimed at fourth grade–level readers.