Urban Biologist Danielle Lee

The world is full of science. Just take a look outside Danielle Lee has helped bring science to life for young people. Whether it's exploring why the autumn leaves change color or investigating pollination, Lee wants kids to explore their world. After earning degrees studying animal behavior, Danielle Lee wanted to share her love of science with young people. Through urban outreach she has brought budding scientists into professional labs. She's walked them through the steps of the scientific method. And she's shown them that science doesn't have to be intimidating. In her popular Urban Scientist blog, Lee shares backyard science and outreach work. She also writes about her own research and other women and people of color. Discover what this influential scientist is doing to encourage the next generation of scientists.