Vocabulary
What is the definition of UNIQUE?
Rare, different, hard to find
Where is the setting in this story?
Describe Shree Bose
Smart, Scientist, Motivated, Influenced by her grandfather
What country was Shree's grandparents from?
Kolkata, India
What does the S in STEM stand for
Science
What is the definition of REJECTED?
To turn down, not accept, decline
Describe Dr. Basu
Nice, encouraging, helpful, a professor or teacher
Why did Shree become interested in cancer research?
Her grandfather suffered from cancer and she wanted to help others.
What does the T in STEM stand for?
Technology
What is the definition of DEMONSTRATE?
To show how to do, model an example
What is the job description of Shree Bose?
Scientist
Describe Shree's Grandfather
Sickly, he had cancer and eventually passed away from it.
What percentage of women are involved in the science and engineering workforce?
29%
What does the E in STEM stand for?
Engineering
Take away, remove, calm, relax
What is the CONFLICT in the story?
Shree's grandfather has cancer
She kept getting rejected by different people for being too young
Which president did Shree get to meet?
What college did Shree earn her degree from?
Harvard University 2016
What does the M in STEM stand for?
Mathematics
Define POSED
Presented, given the chance or opportunity
What is the RESOLUTION in the story?
How is the problem resolved?
Who is Piper?
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A toolkit that allows users to build electronics and gadgets.
How old was Shree when she completed her first science experiment?
6
What type of jobs are found in the STEM category
Engineers, scientists, astronomy, biologist, chemist, computer scientist, geologist, Information technologist, physics, etc.