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SciGirls Season 2

September 15, 2010 - February 29, 2012 | Media and Technology, Public Programs
SciGirls is a multimedia project designed to encourage and empower more girls to pursue careers in STEM. It is a bold and unique experiment--the first television series on PBS designed specifically for girls aged 8-13. The approach is based on the findings of prior gender research. The television show and the Web site are integrally linked. Episodes are available for distribution on many of the newest digital platforms, e.g., Vimeo and iTunes for downloads, free of charge. SciGirls launched in February 2010 and reaches over 80% of the country. This project will support further research and development to advance SciGirls' online and outreach activities. Specifically, the deliverables include: (1) enhancement of the SciGirls website on pbs.org; (2) maintenance of the SciGirls Educator Networks and outreach to new partners; and (3) R&D on other media platforms. The project's two strategic partners are the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) in Seattle and The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The NGCP links SciGirls with its network of 500 community-based science programs for girls, and The Franklin Institute coordinates an affiliate network of science museums to implement SciGirls' outreach activities. The project will also work with the Girl Scouts of America's new "Girl Scout Leadership Experience" program, which emphasizes STEM learning. The most significant web component is a social networking feature that allows girls who are interested in science to connect with peers across the nation. To date, there have been over 300,000 unique visitors and 20,000 registered "SciGirls."

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 1011045
Funding Amount: 199995

TEAM MEMBERS

  • 2014 11 22 HudsonPhoto12 2013rt2
    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
  • 2013 08 29 Sit With Me
    Contributor
    Twin Cities Public Television
  • 2013 10 16 RKarlImage
    Contributor
    Twin Cities Public Television
  • Discipline: Engineering | General STEM | Mathematics | Technology
    Audience: 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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