EMILY CALANDRELLI is a producer and the host of Xploration Outer Space, a correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World, and the author of the Ada Lace Adventure series. She has mechanical and aerospace engineering degrees from West Virginia University and master’s degrees in aeronautics and astronautics as well as technology and policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A professional speaker and writer, Emily is deeply passionate about getting more girls excited about STEM and STEM careers. She lives in San Francisco. Learn more at TheSpaceGal.com.
RENÉE KURILLA has illustrated many books for kids, including Orangutanka: A Story in Poems by Margarita Engle and the Owls of Blossom Wood series by Catherine Coe. She lives just south of Boston with her husband; their fluffy orange cat, Timmy; and their spiky hedgehog, Lemon. Visit her at kurillastration.com.