Bessie Coleman

12/06/2025 5 min Temporada 2 Episodio 23

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Ever had to write an application in a foreign language just to be taken seriously?That’s just one of the wild facts you’ll hear about Queen Bessie in this week’s episode of STEM to Stern. From literal sky-high stunts to shattering figurative glass ceilings, Bessie Coleman’s legacy is everything STEM should be: bold, brilliant, and barrier-breaking.Why do you think she isn’t as well known as Amelia Earhart?What STEM skills go into flying a plane?What other historic STEM pioneers can you list?Hit play, drop your favorite Bessie fact in the comments, and tag someone who needs to hear this story. #STEMtoStern #WomenInSTEM #STEMHistory #BessieColeman #AviationPioneer #STEMEducationWorks-------------------------------------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, sign up here to receive updates when a new episode releases:  https://resources.stemeducationworks.com/podcast-sign-up -------------------------------------------------------------------Check out these past blogs, webinars, and free resources!Soaring through Obstacles: The Journey of Bessie ColemanDiscover more stories featuring inspiring women who are breaking barriers and achieving remarkable accomplishments in STEM.Think Like an Engineer: Celebrating International Women in Engineering DaySTEM as the Foundation of Construction: Interview with Daphene KochPutting the T in STEM: Interview with Naomi MeredithTeaching STEM with the Power of Games – Interview with Rosie HamedCoding Without Barriers – An Interview with Shireen Hafeez, Founder of Deaf Kids CodeLeading Innovation: Interview with Marla RosenthalTeen Leaders: Interview with STEM Without Boundaries COO Aliyah HirjiWomen In Engineering: An Interview with Bunmi Babajide-------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website to discover more STEM resources for your classroom!STEM to Stern Reflection TemplateSTEM to Stern Classroom Discussion QuestionsThe STEMgineer’s Guide to Problem-Solving— Grades K-5— Grades 6-8— Grade 9-12Grants and Classroom FundingFree Lessons and Worksheets-------------------------------------------------------------------Stay up-to-date with all things STEM Education Works by connecting with us on social media!LinkedInInstagramTikTokFacebookTwitter/XYouTube-------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for our newsletter: https://stemeducationworks.com/newsletter-archive/