New storybook by female mechanical engineer puts girls in the driving seat 

In a match made in STEM heaven, Daisy’s 1st Race Car is written by a female engineer who is also 'mad into Formula 1'
New storybook by female mechanical engineer puts girls in the driving seat 

Laura Hannon author of Daisy's 1st Race Car

Daisy’s 1st Race Car – the first in a series of STEM-inspired children’s books – follows the journey of a young girl through the world of motorsport.

Author Laura Hannon, a mechanical engineer, has worked in a male-dominated area for over 10 years. A 2013 CIT graduate, she was the only female in her class.

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