How Was That Built?
Summary
Roma Agrawal and illustrator Katie Hickey discuss their new children’s book, *How Was That Built?*, which explores engineering concepts through art. They share their personal journeys from childhood dreams of architecture to careers in engineering and illustration, highlighting the artificial divide between STEM and the arts. The episode offers sneak peeks into the book’s diverse content, including space construction and sewage systems, while advocating for nurturing curiosity and diversity in young learners.
Topics discussed
Introduction and book announcement
Shared childhood ambition to be architects
Katie Hickey's background in illustration
Katie's path from architecture to art
Roma Agrawal's journey into engineering
The pressure of early career choices
How Roma became a book author
Concept and structure of 'How Was That Built?'
Katie's initial reaction and challenges
Illustration techniques for skyscrapers
Art and research for the space spread
The 'poo' spread and sewer history
Breaking down STEM and arts barriers
Diverse learning styles in education
Nurturing curiosity and representation
Book availability and closing remarks
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