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| Paper: |
Broadening Participation Using Media and Educational Outreach |
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524, Advancing Astronomy for All (ASP 2018) |
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5 |
| Authors: |
Karl, R.; Santiago, A. |
| Abstract: |
Rita Karl and Dr. Alicia Santiago, producers of the Emmy Award-winning SciGirls program, will talk about how the multimedia project excites and engages upper-grade and middle-school tweens in STEM. SciGirls is a multiplatform STEM education project produced by Twin Cities PBS (tpt), that combines a PBS television series, digital content on PBSKIDS.org and PBS Learning Media, and direct community outreach to drive STEM curiosity and learning. SciGirls also empowers educators to create a more inclusive and gender-equitable STEM environment that inspires, engages, and retains ALL girls in STEM. Rita and Alicia will also share how SciGirls is reaching and engaging with the Hispanic community. SciGirls is addressing multiple STEM barriers that Hispanic girls face and helping them create positive identities with STEM through media, outreach and role models. |
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