About Fieldwork Kingdom

When I was a kid, I wanted nothing to do with the science-centered activities that my brother loved for one simple reason: they weren't very pretty. Instead, I wanted to dress in ballgowns, serve tea, and twirl around doing things that I thought princesses would be doing.

My grandfather, an engineer, had other plans. He wanted to have all of his grandchildren pursue the same scientific path that he had. And luckily for me, he didn't care what I wore, as long as I was learning. My earliest memories with him involve listening to (far too advanced) lectures on thermodynamics, physics, and mathematics or exploring the wild world outside. Everywhere I went with him, I was learning about how our world works, the beings that we share it with, and the role I play. And I was often dressed as a princess.

In this way the world of science was opened up to me in a way it never had been before. I fell in love with the natural world and went on to study whales off the coast of Monterey, California and later elephants in northern Thailand. And now, I want to help other young princesses find their way into science too.

This site is still young, but as it grows you'll find princesses from all over the world who are inspired by real-world scientists accompanied by printable activities for the little princesses in your life. Check back often for updates.