STEM trailblazer bios

Learn about robotics innovator Sebastian Thrun.

After immigrating from India to the United States, Ruchi Sanghvi made significant contributions to Facebook, blazing a train for female computer engineers.

Do you enjoy snapping photos or taking movies of your adventures? So does Nick Woodman--but when he was growing up, most of his activities weren't camera-safe. Woodman was a diehard surfer. He couldn't hold a camera--or keep it dry--while he was boarding. So many of his memorable moments went unrecorded. As an adult, Woodman set out to invent a camera that's easy to use anywhere. The result was GoPro--a company that builds sturdy, waterproof, wearable...

This title introduces readers to Elon Musk.

"Markus Persson designed his first computer game when he was just eight years old. Learn how Persson's love of computers and design helped him the popular video game Minecraft."--

"Stephen Hawking studies black holes, gravity, and the universe. He has written books for children and adults. Learn how Hawking's determination and love of math and science have made him a successful and well-known scientist."--

Margaret Hamilton wrote the computer software that helped humans land on the moon. Learn about Hamilton's fascinating career, including her role in the moon landing.--