Women STEAM Superheroes to Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists at San Diego Comic-Con Special Edition

WHO: Six women scientists and engineers from the groundbreaking IF/THEN® Initiative

WHAT: Six female scientists from the groundbreaking IF/THEN® Initiative will participate in a panel entitled STEAM Superstars. The panel hopes to inspire children to embrace STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) careers, among other activities, at San Diego Comic-Con Special Edition on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Each panelist will take part in a mini fashion show where they will show off how they dress in their everyday careers with a superhero twist. They will then discuss their career paths and how they incorporate art and other unconventional methods to teach and communicate science. There will be surprises given to attendees after the event.

WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, November 27, 2021 | 5-6 PM

San Diego Convention Center – Room 25ABC

111 W. Harbor Drive

San Diego, CA 92101

VISUALS: Each ambassador dressed in typical attire for their careers with a superhero twist. All scientists are available for interviews before and after the panel. These real-life heroes include:

Moderator: Dr. Crystal Dilworth (neuroscientist, TV host)
Dr. Claire Meaders (assistant teaching professor of science education, University of California San Diego, UCSD)
Dr. Beata Mierzwa (molecular biologist, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, UCSD)
Dr. Kimberley Miner (climate scientist, NASA)
Jasmine Sadler (rocket scientist, The STEAM Collaborative)
Sam Wynns (conservation biologist, Cabrillo National Monument)

Hang out Saturday, November 27 from 5-6pm in room 25ABC

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Al Mega: I'm Al Mega the CEO of Comic Crusaders, CEO of the Undercover Capes Podcast Network, CEO of Geekery Magazine & Owner of Splintered Press (coming soon). I'm a fan of comics, cartoons and old school video games. Make sure to check out our podcasts/vidcasts and more!