Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. This book, written for grades 7 to 12, presents the career histories of 100 successful contemporary scientists. Designed to inspire students, the biographical sketches go beyond the major accomplishments to discuss any academic weakness, discrimination, or failure that may have preceded later achievements. The book focuses on scientists from the physical, earth, and life sciences from a variety of ethnic groups.
Women comprise almost one third of the entries.
Students will read about Annie Wauneka, a health activist who eradicated tuberculosis among the Navaho and Chen Shiung Wu, a physicist who worked on the Manhattan project. In addition to a narrative life history, each biographical sketch includes a bullet list of career highlights, a timeline of key dates, and advice for young scientists. The text is illustrated with black and white photographs of many of the scientists. Bibliographic references are included in each biography. The appendix contains an extensive list of annotated internet resources.