DR. ARLYNE SIMON
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEER
Do you feel a connection with Dr. Arlyne Simon and her work? Well here is something she would like you to know; she is a "multipotentialite." Can you say that word? It's a tongue twister!
She has received a special badge from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) AND wrote the children’s book Abby Invents Unbreakable Crayons. WOW - Way to go Dr. Simon!
Further Resources
Interview with Dr Simon from Sistas in STEM
Interview with Dr. Simon (audio recording) from AAA Bookfest
Interview and profile with American Chemical Society
Buy It! Abby Invents Unbreakable Crayons directly or from Amazon. Highly Recommended!
Follow her on Twitter: @Dr.ArlyneSimonPhD
Follow her on Instagram: @arlynesimonphd
Short STEM Star Interview
Q: What was your favorite subject in K-5 or K-12?
A: K-5 (science), K-12 (chemistry, biology, literature)
Q: Did you have a favorite teacher growing up? Why were they your favorite?
A: Yes! Miss Robinson! She was my 7th grade teacher. She taught us songs in math, english and science class. That was how I learned how to do Long Division and how I remembered how to spell words with "i" before "e" or "e" before "i".
Q: Who inspired your growing up? Why?
A: My aunt. She had a cool job in tourism and she always made time to take me to do fun things on the weekends like going to the movies or the beach.
Q: Do you have children, nieces, or nephews?
A: Nieces and nephews. I encourage their curiosity. I also show them how you can balance having a career and have fun. We travel together, do fun science experiments at home and we go to Broadway shows.
Q: Do you have pets or a favorite animal?
A: Dogs are my favorite! I love their loyalty, how quickly they learn new tricks and how happy they are to see me when I come home.
Q: What is your favorite non-work activity, hobby or way to relax?
A: I love reading and traveling.
Q: What is the weather like where you live?
A: I live in Oregon so it rains very often.
Q: Did you have a favorite game or song as a child?
A: Favorite Game - Tag, you're it!
Q: Is there anything interesting you’d like us to share that’s not covered in the topics above?
A: I grew up on a tiny island in the Caribbean called Dominica.