SciGirls
Real girls doing real science and engineering.
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SciGirls is an American live-action/animated children's television series produced by Twin Cities PBS. Launched in February 2010, it is an educational outreach program for elementary school children based on proven best practices for STEM education for girls. The show was designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM careers in response to the low numbers of women in many scientific fields.
Overview
Each episode follows a group of middle-school girls engaged in STEM-themed activities, such as engineering a miniature wind farm, creating a turtle habitat, or designing an electronic dress. Women scientists and engineers mentor the girls, showing that STEM subjects can lead to rewarding lifelong pursuits. The series is unified by two animated characters, Izzie and Jake, who emphasize how science and technology solve everyday problems.
Characters
Izzie, voiced by Lara Jill Miller, is a 12-year-old girl with a wide range of interests who also serves as webmaster for the SciGirls website. She can zap herself into her computer to follow real-life SciGirls videos and design solutions to her dilemmas.
Jake, voiced by Greg Cipes, has been Izzie's closest friend since preschool and often joins her scientific adventures. His pet mouse, Fang, frequently helps them. Each episode also features real girls working alongside a woman STEM professional.
Did You Know?
- The second season is the last to air during Soup2Nuts' activity.
- The seventh and final season is titled 'SciGirls in the Parks'.
- Five episodes are available through NASA+.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which network aired SciGirls?
SciGirls aired on PBS Kids Go!.
When did SciGirls first air?
SciGirls first aired on 11 February 2010.
When did SciGirls end?
SciGirls last aired on 13 December 2012.
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Sources
Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: SciGirls (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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