SciGirls


SciGirls is an American children's television series that premiered on February 11, 2010 on PBS Kids. It has a mix of live-action and animated segments. It is produced by Twin Cities PBS.
It is an educational outreach program for elementary and middle-school children based on proven best practices for science, technology, engineering and math education for girls. It was launched in February 2010 and produced by Twin Cities Public Television, the episodes are broadcast on most PBS stations, and the project's website, SciGirls, is designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM careers, in response to the low numbers of women in many scientific careers.

Overview

Each SciGirls half-hour episode depicts the STEM-themed activities of a group of middle-school girls including engineering a mini-wind farm, creating a turtle habitat, designing an electronic dress, and more. Additionally, women scientists and engineers mentor the girls, demonstrating that interest in STEM subjects can lead to a rewarding lifelong pursuit. The series is unified by two animated characters, Izzie and Jake, who emphasize how science and technology can help solve problems in everyday life. These characters also appear on the series website, which is integrated into the TV episodes.

Episodes

Characters

Alongside Izzie and Jake, each episode features a group of real girls working alongside a woman STEM professional.