"Working Knowledge: STEM Essentials for the 21st Century" is
designed to inspire a wide range of readers from high school and
undergraduate students with an interest in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to STEM teachers and those who
wish to become teachers. Written by renowned scientist and teacher
Dr. Karl Hess of the University of Illinois at Urbana, a member of
both the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of
Engineering, the book presents a critical collection of timeless
STEM concepts and connects them with contemporary research advances
in addition to the needs of our daily lives. With an engaging and
accessible style not requiring a formal background in STEM, Dr.
Hess takes the reader on a journey from Euclidean Geometry and
Cartesian Coordinates up through 21st Century scientific topics
like the global positioning system, nanotechnology, and
super-efficient alternative energy systems."Working Knowledge: STEM
Essentials for the 21st Century" at once serves as an almanac on
the fascinating physical, chemical, quantitative features of the
natural world and built environment, as well as a need-to-know list
of topics for students, teachers, and parents interested in STEM
education."
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