#InspirationSTEM campaign is designed to celebrate and support young girls to pursue S.T.E.M. education and careers — including those focused on aviation and space.
Why the Sky? We want to inspire, encourage the imagination, and ignite the curiosity of young women to use S.T.E.M. to realize they are unbounded by the gravity of normal expectations and to be able to soar to wherever their dreams will take them.
The campaign will highlight existing — and hopefully catalyze new — content (e.g, books, graphics), share information on related initiatives, and feature role models among other activities. We invite those who have other ideas and resources to share (e.g, content, financial, technical) for #InspirationSTEM to contact us at [email protected].
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Check-out these fun space and aviation themed books and collections below!
Do you have a new site and/or title which is licensed under Creative Commons to add to the collection below? Maybe you’ve created your own title using software such as Bloom Library’s Reader app. If you do have a space or aviation themed book (not for purchase), please let us know and we may feature it on this page.
Books Promoting STEM through Space and Aviation:
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Making More Space in STEM
Million Girls Moonshot, in partnership with Intel, goes on a field trip with Dr. Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican-born woman in space, to inspire a new generation of female explorers and challenge the role of women in scientific fields.
Protecting and Securing Space
Join aerospace systems engineer and science communicator Susie Martínez for a Q&A session with Capt Tasia Reed of the U.S. Space Force. Get a glimpse into Capt Reed’s journey and life as a U.S. Space Force Space Operations Officer.
A Mission to Mars: A Conversation with Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri
This conversation is with Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, the UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Chairwoman of the UAE Space Agency. She discusses her historic work leading the Hope spacecraft mission to orbit Mars as well as international space cooperation, and her role as a leader for women working in science.
Saudi Arabia’s first female commercial airline pilot
Yasmeen Al Maimani is a trailblazer in Saudi Arabia as the first female commercial airline pilot. In this interview, Yasmeen shares how she persevered against all odds to achieve her goals and shares a special message for young girls and women who want to pursue a career in aviation.
Women in Science who changed the World
Rosalind Franklin, Marie Curie, Caroline Herschel… These are just a few examples of female scientists who have made world-changing discoveries. Watch the video to hear their extraordinary stories.
Interview with Wendy Okolo
In this interview, Wendy details her difficult journey from growing up in Africa to studying in the United States and ultimately working as an aerospace engineer for NASA.
Trailblazing Women in the African Drone Industry – Chat with Anne Nderitu
Anne Nderitu is the Chief Operating Officer, Kenya Flying Labs and a Top Level 2 certified drone operator. She is the first female fixed-wing drone pilot in Kenya who has worked on various drone projects. In this interview she is asked a variety of questions, including about opportunities for girls and women in the field.
Girls Fly Program Africa
Refilwe Ledwaba is inspiring the next generation of female engineers and pilots, working with Girls Fly Programme in Africa to share her love of aviation as a ground-breaking pilot. Watch this video to learn all about it!
Returning to the Moon
In this interview, Dr. Cooper discusses her role as a Planetary Protection Engineer with NASA and plans for the Artemis program and Mars landings
Chats with Change Makers
DiscoverE chats with Margaret Dominguez, Optical Engineer at NASA, and Stephanie Hernandez, Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, about their work on the James Webb Space Telescope
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NASA’s First Woman Activities
In First Woman, Callie stands on the shoulders of real-life women who broke barriers to establish ‘firsts’ of their own. Learn more about the women who make history at NASA everyday here.
A fun and easy-to-understand introduction to satellites.
Satellites are involved in a lot of things… and you might need some help to explain in a simple way what they are! Good news: we are here to help! Discover a fun and easy-to-understand introduction to satellites on the Airbus Foundation website here.
Lunar Lander
Click to learn how to send a mini-astronaut to space! In this project from Intel, your mission is to use only a few household materials to keep an astronaut safe when dropped from high heights.
For more engaging STEM activities, visit Intel’s Future Skills Projects website HERE!
Airbus Mission to the moon
How do we get to the moon? By rocket, of course! But how can it break through the Earth’s atmosphere or reach its destination? These videos show kids what is needed to travel to the moon. Learn all about the mission to space and what it takes on the Airbus Website here.
Rocket Lab from the National Air and Space Museum
You’re the lead rocket engineer for a space exploration company. The success of each mission depends on your designs! Start designing Rockets!
Discovering the Universe – Scholastic’s STEM lessons, activities, and student magazine supporting the Webb Space Telescope launch
This website holds an extensive collection of lesson plans and learning materials relating to the launch of the James Webb telescope! Most of the content is geared toward older students, but there is an interesting magazine and free lesson plans that are a great way to learn more!
Want to support the #InspirationSTEM campaign?
We welcome content, technical, and financial contributions from other collaborators. Please contact us at medalliance@
And be sure to check out our other Signature Activities, particularly Math Power! and Literacy League. Partners from both these activities are assisting with the #InspirationSTEM Campaign and we could not do it without them!
