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

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