A local engineer wants to help Black students write their own future in STEM. The Sorrento Valley biomedical scientist authored a children’s book to inspire diversity in the field of science. Neil Thompson’s love for science started as a child. “What I really like about it is being able to really follow your curiosity,” said Thompson. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/community/our-community/local-author-writes-childrens-book-inspire-black-innovators/509-06c711f5-a9db-42c0-8c44-747b5257e413