Dawn Young Dawn Young holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Villanova University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. After years of working at a large aerospace company as an Engineering Manager, Dawn left the corporate world. Her love of children, books, and engineering, combined with her wild imagination, inspired her to write STEM-focused picture books that teach and entertain. Dawn lives in Glendale, Arizona, with her husband, three children, and a golden retriever named Lily.