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Do you know the story of Yvonne Clark? She was a pioneering African-American problem-solving mechanical engineer who worked on the Saturn V rocket boosters and moon boxes for astronauts. For 55 years, she taught mechanical engineering at Tennessee State University, where her story captivated her student (and later picture book biographer) Allen R. Wells.

Discover how the remarkable legacy of engineer Yvonne Clark is inspiring the next generation through a gorgeous new children's book, Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark. Author/engineer Allen R. Wells and illustrator DeAndra Hodge help me delve into the world of STEM, storytelling, and the transformative power of diversity and inclusivity in literature. Join us in celebrating the legacy of Yvonne Clark and the power of storytelling to inspire future generations.

Chapters:

1:03: Who Was Hidden Figure Yvonne Clark? Learn about this pioneering mechanical engineer in Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark, a must-have book for STEM and STEAM educators.

7:50: Engineering + Artistry = Engineering Spark

14:10: Adventures in Learning

22:11: Incorporating STEAM Into Inclusive and Diverse Children's Literature

Links:

• Order Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark
• Follow Allen R. Wells on [Instagram/Bluesky/LinkedIn]
• Follow DeAndra Hodge on [Instagram/Bluesky/LinkedIn]
• Learn more about Yvonne Clark in Scientific American, Lost Women of Science, Society of Women Engineers, and Vanderbilt University

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