Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Water

About the Author

Dr. Lee is a Professor of Physics in the Department of Science at the Coast Guard Academy. Her research studies the physical and chemical properties of planetary materials including, but not limited to, the crystal structures and phase diagrams at high-pressure and -temperature conditions. The knowledge of materials at deep interior conditions is key to understanding the formation and evolution of the Earth and planets in general. This, in turn, gives us insight into how a planet’s habitability, or lack thereof, evolves. Techniques used include laser-heated diamond-anvil cells, electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, focused ion beam, optical and infrared spectroscopies.

Dr. Lee is actively involved in international scientific societies such as the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and American Physical Society (APS). Dr. Lee is the author of The Incredible Plate Tectonics Comic: The Adventures of Geo graphic novel series.

Gabriel Mayorga is an illustrator, inker, and writer and has worked as a comic artist, 2D animator and a teacher for over twenty years. Gabriel has collaborated with Adam Wallenta on the continuing adventures of Punk Taco as well as an upcoming self-published graphic novel. Gabriel lives in Mexico City with his family

Justin Birch is a 2018 Ringo Award nominated letterer born and raised in the hills of West Virginia. Lettering comics since 2015, he is a member of the lettering studio AndWorld Design and has worked with DC, IDW, Dynamite, Lion Forge Comics, Mad Cave Studios, Action Lab Comics, DMC Comics, Source Point Press, Z2 Comics, and numerous indy publishers. Justin still lives in West Virginia, only now it’s with his loving wife, daughter, and their dog, Kirby.