Sparking the love for STEM in children is what Melissa and Lavanya Jawaharlal are all about! Together they dive into why it is cool to be a scientist or an engineer, and how they are inspiring kids to find passion for STEM.
Melissa and Lavanya Jawaharlal are sisters, mechanical engineers, and co-founders of STEM Center USA. The “Jawa sisters” founded STEM Center USA in 2011 to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Since then, they have launched two successful Kickstarter campaigns, brought several products to market including a robot kit and children’s book and expanded their curriculum to reach K-12 students. The Jawa sisters have been recognized by former Vice President Biden for their work in STEM education, were featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” and most recently received a business grant from LendingTree to jumpstart a second STEM Center USA location.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx