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SciGirls - A New National TV Series

September 15, 2008 - August 31, 2011 | Media and Technology, Public Programs
SciGirls was a multimedia project to encourage and empower more girls to pursue STEM careers--the first PBS television series designed specifically for girls 8-13. Episodes were made available for distribution on the newest digital platforms, e.g., Vimeo and iTunes for downloads, free of charge. Strategic partners included the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) and The Franklin Institute. The NGCP links SciGirls with its network of 500 community-based science programs for girls. The Franklin Institute coordinated an affiliate network of science museums to implement outreach. The project also wored with the new "Girl Scout Leadership Experience" program.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 0813519
Funding Amount: 2598634

TEAM MEMBERS

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    Principal Investigator
    Twin Cities Public Television
  • 2015 07 06 Karen Peterson
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Twin Cities Public Television
  • 2013 06 04 B Flagg Photo
    Evaluator
    Multimedia Research
  • Discipline: Engineering | General STEM | Mathematics | Nature of science | Technology
    Audience: Parents/Caregivers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Broadcast Media | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Women and Girls

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