Lily K. Donaldson
I’m an advocate for STEM and Arts Education working to bridge educational gaps, especially among disadvantaged K-12 students. I’m also a driven and multidisciplinary Ph.D. student researching software and sensor systems for agricultural technology to create more resilient, equitable, and innovative food systems. As a technologist and educator that’s worked with people from all walks of life (from kindergartners in rural New Mexico to NASA scientists in New York City), I’ve developed excellent communication skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to empathetically support and empower people from highly diverse backgrounds in science and technology, and beyond.
Lily K. Donaldson
I’m an advocate for STEM and Arts Education working to bridge educational gaps, especially among disadvantaged K-12 students. I’m also a driven and multidisciplinary Ph.D. student researching software and sensor systems for agricultural technology to create more resilient, equitable, and innovative food systems. As a technologist and educator that’s worked with people from all walks of life (from kindergartners in rural New Mexico to NASA scientists in New York City), I’ve developed excellent communication skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to empathetically support and empower people from highly diverse backgrounds in science and technology, and beyond.
Science Storytime at the Palms-Rancho Park Library in LA
Ms. Woman United States and I stopped by the Palms-Rancho Park branch of the Los Angeles Public Library to read some space-themed books to their kiddos!
Book Donations for Idaho Library
I dropped off some STEM book donations at the Bear Lake County Library in the beautiful state of Idaho!
A trip to Savannah, Georgia
I went to Savannah, Georgia for the American Society of Plant Biologists Conference.
I visited Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia
I visited Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia with photographer Andy Jones.
A Short Trip to Chicago
I visited friends in downtown Chicago, Illinois.
A Meet and Greet at Peebles Farm and Corn Maze in Arkansas
I attended a butterfly release and meet and greet at the Peebles Farm and Corn Maze in Arkansas.
STEM Storytime at Muscle Shoals Public Library
I read Ada Twist, Scientist during a STEM storytime at the Muscle Shoals Public Library in Alabama.
STEM Workshops at Bon Lin Middle School in Tennessee
I visited Bon Lin Middle School (where I graduated from in 2013!) to talk with students about careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and host engineering workshops for three of Bon Lin’s STEM classes.
Visiting some Kentucky Wildflowers
I stopped by some wildflower fields in northern Kentucky with Hometown Photography!
American Computer & Robotics Museum and the Montana Science Center
I visited the American Computer & Robotics Museum in Bozeman, Montana, and also stopped by the Montana Science Center for a ‘Shark Lady’ storytime!
Science Storytime at the Cokeville Public Library in Wyoming
A Dinosaur Lady storytime at the Cokeville Public Library in Wyoming.
Science Storytime in Newburgh, Indiana
I visited Newburgh Elementary School in southern Indiana, where I graduated from in 2011! I read STEM books to the K-2 students and toured the school.
Celebrating the Autumn Equinox in Virginia
Celebrating the Autumn Equinox with photographer Andy Jones in Northern Virginia.
Science Storytime at the Explorium Children’s Museum
I read Ada Twist, Scientist during a science storytime at the Explorium Children’s Museum in Denton, Texas.
Science Storytime in North Dakota
I hosted a “Charlotte the Scientist” storytime at the Hankinson Library in North Dakota.
STEM NOLA and Johnson & Johnson STEM Festival
I attended the STEM NOLA and Johnson & Johnson Health Fair and STEM Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.
NASA Crew-7 Launch and Kennedy Space Center Tour
A sister queens night with Miss United States titleholders and Cindy Christi of Get Media Ready at Redondo Beach.
Los Angeles Trip with my Miss United States Sister Queens
A sister queens night with Miss United States titleholders and Cindy Christi of Get Media Ready at Redondo Beach.
Science Storytime at the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City
I read “On a Beam of Light”, a story about Albert Einstein, at the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City, Utah!
A Free Event at the Children’s Museum of Cleveland
A free event at the Children’s Museum of Cleveland for families living in the Central, AsiaTown, MidTown, Hough, Fairfax, St. Clair Superior, & Glenville neighborhoods surrounding the Museum.
Science Storytime (and a flight) with Airway Science for Kids
I stopped by Airway Science for Kids, a nonprofit that promotes STEAM education and aviation access for underserved youth. I read ‘Rosie Revere, Engineer’ to kids at their Open Science Saturday and took a flight with their staff!
Paleontology Storytime at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
A paleontology story-time at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History! I read “Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist” to kids at the museum and got a special tour of exhibits and new construction!
Arapahoe County Fair in Colorado
Quilts of Valor is an organization created to “cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts.” I got to sew a quilt block and helped present two veterans with Quilts of Valor at a ceremony. After, I attended a Mutton Bustin’ event!
Visiting the Alaska Museum of Science and Nature and Alaska Botanical Garden
I held Science Storytimes at the Alaska Museum of Science and Nature and at the Alaska Botanical Garden.