Doresa Jennings

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Dr. Doresa Jennings is the award winning author of The STEAM Chasers, a middle grade series that introduces readers to Science, Technology, Engineer, the Arts, and Math through the lens of contributions Black Americans have made to the fields. Dr. Jennings brings her over twenty years of experience in education along with her work with some of the leading STEM agencies in the world, include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the USA.

Dr. Jennings combines humor and excitement as enthralls readers of all backgrounds with the adventures of Shar, Terrence, Ebony, Akiya, Marcus, and Chase - starting their very own STEAM Chasers journey!

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The STEAM Chasers: We Made That Sep 4, 2019

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What seemed an ordinary homework assignment turned into a life changing adventure for Shar, Terrence, Ebony, Akiya, Marcus, and Chase as they take a scavenger hunt through town finding the contributions Black Americans have had to our everyday lives in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Things are moving well until one phone call sends a cascade of things in motion that results in the frightening wail of sirens screaming down the street. How will the STEAM Chasers get out of this mess? Can the group use what they have learned from the inventors and thinkers they have met on their journey to help themselves and other kids that might encounter a similar situation?The STEAM Chasers will take you on a wild ride into the world of inventors and great thinkers, discovering their patents and copyrights as you learn about the impact Black Americans have made and continue to make to our world. From the folding chair to the automatic elevator door, the STEAM Chasers will introduce you to more than a dozen Black American inventors. And, don't worry, this is just the first adventure in their journey! Meet the STEAM Chasers!Shar loves all things chemistry and food science. She is quick witted and fiercely brave. Terrence is the mild mannered voice of reason who loves environmentalism as well as model building and mechanical engineering.Ebony is full of deep contemplation as she shares her love of all things astronomy and astrophysics and introduces the group to Greek and Roman mythology to help explain the constellations in our night sky.Akiya is a walking encyclopedia - who needs to ask their phone for answers when you have a friend with an almost photographic memory that is a prolific reader?Marcus is one half of the dynamic cousin duo known as "Lightning and Thunder". He is an expert on drones and loves all emerging technology.Chase is the "Thunder" side of the ever hilarious cousin duo and loves all things computer science - from programming to app design. This middle grade novel will delight readers as they find relatable characters who see the world through a similar lens to their own.

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The STEAM Chasers: The Boundless Blackprint Feb 15, 2021

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Shar, Terrence, Ebony, Akiya, Marcus, and Chase are back and this time they are headed on a class trip to Washington, DC! The friends are eager to begin their adventure delving into the history of the United States and how new "history" continues to be created today. What better way to learn than by exploring the architectural landscapes that make up cities, examining statues that commemorate the heroes of the past, and experiencing the museums that lay bare the unique, complicated, and freshings story of Black Americans from the formation of the country to the present. In going beyond the facades that delight the senses, the STEAM Chasers uncover a mystery that changes everything about the way they see the world.

Who said history was boring? Terrence leads the way as the STEAM Chasers race against time to reveal the Blackprint of the United States. Discovering how African American architects, designers, builders, civil engineers, and surveyors helped to create what we know as America will be fun, but that doesn't mean this victory won't come at a price. Clocks, rocks, and cornerstones, Washington, DC will never be the same!

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The STEAM Chasers: The Blackness of Space Feb 1, 2020

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The STEAM Chasers are back with another exciting adventure into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. This time they are headed to Space Camp for an action packed journey into Space Exploration. While there, Shar, Terrence, Ebony, Akiya, Marcus, and Chase learn about the contributions Black Americans have made to space science, human space flight, astrophysics, astronomy, and aerospace engineering.
Ebony has been waiting what seemed like her entire life to have a Space Camp experience; will an unfortunate encounter with someone who is clearly not a fan of the STEAM Chasers ruin her dream come true?
Come along with the STEAM Chasers and learn about twenty Black Americans who have helped to expand our understanding of the universe in which we live. Open the pages and dive head first into the Blackness of Space!

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