Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper

Girlstart’s Women in STEM weekly series highlights various women who are making a difference in STEM.  Be inspired as these incredible women describe how they became interested in their field, provide insight into a day in the life, and share learnings from their experiences.

Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper
Retired Navy Captain and Astronaut

Today we are honored to interview Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper, a retired Navy Captain and Astronaut. Check out our conversation below!

Heide is also a member of AstraFemina, a non-profit organization of women who are leaders in STEM fields, with a mission to Inspire Today’s Girls to Become Tomorrow’s STEM Stars by sharing their stories.

Starry Night at Home: Mini Bow and Arrow

Learn about the importance of bows and arrows in Native American culture and construct a miniature version with a craft stick and cotton swab. Watch potential energy turn into kinetic energy as your arrow launches across the room!