STEM Scientists - John Dabiri - Bioengineer

Students often have a stereotypical view of scientists! These STEM Scientists packs are designed to change students’ view of what a scientist is by showcasing different ones.

Want to know you students’ view of a scientist? Just ask them to draw a scientist on a white sheet of paper. In my experience, most draw white men with white hair, chemicals, and lab coats. These packs can help change students’ views of what a scientist is, especially by including women and people of different heritages.

There is a STEM engineering challenge and a short biography of John Dabiri included in this pack. The challenge can be done over one 45 to 60-minute session with minimal materials.

Moving Jellyfish Challenge

Materials Needed: (per person)

- empty water bottle with lid (1 liter SMART water bottles work great)

- plastic bag (grocery store bag)

- string

- scissors

- colored water (only add a drop or two of food coloring)

Teach students about different scientists as they learn through STEM!