SciGirls

*SciGirls*
SciGirls
	SciGirls logo
Genre	Educational entertainment; Reality television;
Created by	Twin Cities PBS
Written by	Kerri Grant
Starring	Lara Jill Miller; Greg Cipes;
Voices of	Lara Jill Miller; Greg Cipes;
Theme music composer	Eggplant: Steve D'Angelo, Terry Tompkins, Jeff Morrow
Country of origin	United States
Original languages	English and Spanish
No. of seasons	7
No. of episodes	46 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Rita K. Karl
Producers	Angie Prindle; Marie Domingo;
Animators	Soup2Nuts (seasons 1–3); Duple Media (seasons 4, 6); Curious Media (season 5); Primal Screen (season 7);
Running time	28 minutes
Production company	TPT Productions
Release
Original network	PBS Kids Go! (2010–2013); PBS Kids (2013–2023);
Original release	February 11, 2010 –; June 23, 2023

SciGirls is an American live-action/animated children's television series that premiered on February 11, 2010 on PBS Kids Go!. It has a mix of live-action and animated segments. It is produced by Twin Cities PBS and builds on the "real kids doing real science" approach of DragonflyTV.

It is an educational outreach program for elementary school children based on proven best practices for: science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) 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,[1] is designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM careers, in response to the low numbers of women in many scientific careers.[2][3] A sixth season themed around NASA been confirmed and completed, and it premiered on February 3, 2023.[4] The seventh and final season premiered three months later on May 26, 2023.[5]

Overview

Each 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, integrated into the TV episodes.

Episodes

Season	Episodes	Originally aired
Season	Episodes	First aired	Last aired
1	12	February 11, 2010 (2010-02-11)[6]	April 29, 2010 (2010-04-29)
2	10	October 11, 2012 (2012-10-11)	December 13, 2012 (2012-12-13)
3	6	April 16, 2015 (2015-04-16)	May 21, 2015 (2015-05-21)
4	6	February 1, 2018 (2018-02-01)	March 8, 2018 (2018-03-08)
5	5	December 12, 2019 (2019-12-12)	January 9, 2020 (2020-01-09)
6	2	February 3, 2023 (2023-02-03)	February 10, 2023 (2023-02-10)
7	5	May 26, 2023 (2023-05-26)	June 23, 2023 (2023-06-23)

Characters

Izzie (voiced by Lara Jill Miller) is a 12-year-old girl with a constantly expanding assortment of interests. She also acts as the webmaster for the SciGirls website, which hosts a database of science videos following real-life SciGirls. This resource often comes in handy, because whenever Izzie encounters a tricky situation, she can zap herself into her computer and follow along with the girls' investigations. Afterward, she is easily able to design a solution to her dilemma.
Jake (voiced by Greg Cipes) has known Izzie since they were in preschool and has remained her closest friend. He usually meets up with Izzie at school, online, or around the town. Jake finds himself drawn into Izzie's scientific situations more often than not.[7]
Fang, Jake's pet mouse, can often be found helping Jake and Izzie on their STEM-filled adventures.

Alongside Izzie and Jake, each episode features a group of real girls (not actors) working alongside a woman STEM professional.

References

"PBS SciGirls—Science Fun for Tween Girls". SciGirls.
Parents, PBS KIDS for (May 18, 2021). "About SciGirls | PBS KIDS Shows". PBS KIDS for Parents.
"TPT National Productions Wins Daytime Emmy For PBS Series "SciGirls"" (PDF). tpt.org. June 20, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2011.
SciGirls [@SciGirls] (April 5, 2022). "🎥 🎬 That's a wrap on season 6⭐🔭 We've been having a blast stargazing, designing NASA mission patches, & learning about deep space! Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen! @NASA @NASAJPL @BellMuseum @belwin_org @MIWRC_MN @WASH_MN @the_zooniverse @amragallery" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
"Season 7 of SciGirls Premieres May 26". May 22, 2023.
"Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
"SciGirls - Meet the Characters". pbs.org. Archived from the original on March 2, 2010.

External links

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[1] "PBS SciGirls—Science Fun for Tween Girls". SciGirls.

[2] Parents, PBS KIDS for (May 18, 2021). "About SciGirls | PBS KIDS Shows". PBS KIDS for Parents.

[3] "TPT National Productions Wins Daytime Emmy For PBS Series "SciGirls"" (PDF). tpt.org. June 20, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2011.

[4] SciGirls [@SciGirls] (April 5, 2022). "🎥 🎬 That's a wrap on season 6⭐🔭 We've been having a blast stargazing, designing NASA mission patches, & learning about deep space! Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen! @NASA @NASAJPL @BellMuseum @belwin_org @MIWRC_MN @WASH_MN @the_zooniverse @amragallery" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

[5] "Season 7 of SciGirls Premieres May 26". May 22, 2023.

[6] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[7] "SciGirls - Meet the Characters". pbs.org. Archived from the original on March 2, 2010.

Former PBS Kids original programming
1960s–1980s debuts	Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001) The Electric Company (1971–1977) Zoom (1972–1978) 3-2-1 Contact (1980–1988) Powerhouse (1982–1983) Reading Rainbow (1983–2006) Newton's Apple (1983–1999) Kidsongs (1985–1998)¹ Learn to Read (1987–1988)³ Square One Television (1987–1992) Shining Time Station (1989–1995) Long Ago and Far Away (1989–1993)
1990s debuts	Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991–1995) Mark Kistler's Imagination Station (1991–1998)² Barney & Friends (1992–2010) Lamb Chop's Play-Along (1992–1995) Ghostwriter (1992–1995) Behind the Scenes (1992) Kino's Storytime (1992–1997) In the Mix (1993–2012)³ Gerbert (1993–1997)² Pappyland (1993–1999)¹ The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon (1994–1999)¹ Kidsongs (1994–1998)¹ The Magic School Bus (1994–1997) Bill Nye the Science Guy (1994–1998) Globe Trekker (1994–2010) The Huggabug Club (1995–2000)¹ The Puzzle Place (1995–1998) The Big Comfy Couch (1995–2009)¹ Wishbone (1995–2001) Katie and Orbie (1995–1997) Groundling Marsh (1995–1997)¹ The Swamp Critters of Lost Lagoon (1995–1997)¹ Bloopy's Buddies (1996–1998)¹ Kratts' Creatures (1996) Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1997) Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2000) Tots TV (1996–2002) Arthur (1996–2022) Theodore Tugboat (1996–2002) The Reppies (1996)¹ Cave Kids (1996)¹ Wimzie's House (1997–2001) Salty's Lighthouse (1997–1998)¹ The Charlie Horse Music Pizza (1998–1999) Noddy (1998–2000) Teletubbies (1998–2005) Someday School (1998–2001)¹ Zoom (1999–2005) Zoboomafoo (1999–2001) Adventures with Kanga Roddy (1999–2001)¹ WishARoo Park (1999–2001)¹ Hello Mrs. Cherrywinkle (1999–2001)¹ Redwall (1999–2002)¹ Dragon Tales (1999–2005)
2000s debuts	Between the Lions (2000–2010) The Dooley and Pals Show (2000–2003)¹ Caillou (2000–2010) Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2003) Corduroy (2000–2001) Elliot Moose (2000–2001) Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse (2000–2002) George Shrinks (2000–2004) Seven Little Monsters (2000–2004) Timothy Goes to School (2000–2001) Anne of Green Gables (2001–2002) Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001–2002) Jay Jay the Jet Plane (2001–2005) DragonflyTV (2002–2008)³ Angelina Ballerina (2002–2006) Liberty's Kids (2002–2003) The Toy Castle (2002–2005)¹ The Berenstain Bears (2003–2004) Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003–2007) Clifford's Puppy Days (2003–2006) Boohbah (2004–2006) Peep and the Big Wide World/Pocoyo (2004–2011)¹ Curiosity Quest (2004–2015)² Thomas & Friends (2004–2017) Maya & Miguel (2004–2007) Postcards from Buster (2004–2012) Bob the Builder (2005–2012) The Shapies (2005–2007)² Danger Rangers (2005–2006)¹ The Zula Patrol (2005–2008)¹ Make Way for Noddy (2005–2007) Signing Time! (2006–2008)¹ It's a Big Big World (2006–2010) Franny's Feet (2006–2010) Wunderkind Little Amadeus (2006)¹ Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006–2010) SeeMore's Playhouse (2006–2008)¹ Design Squad (2007–2012) Super Why! (2007–2016) WordGirl (2007–2015) WordWorld (2007–2011) Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies (2007–2008) Animalia (2007–2008) Biz Kid$ (2008–2017)¹ Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures (2008–2009) Raggs (2008–2009)¹ Martha Speaks (2008–2014) Sid the Science Kid (2008–2013) Lomax, the Hound of Music (2008) The Electric Company (2009–2011) Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps (2009–2010) Dinosaur Train (2009–2020)
2010s debuts	The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (2010–2018) SciGirls (2010–2023) Peg + Cat (2013–2018) Space Racers (2014–2018)¹ Odd Squad (2014–2022) Bob the Builder (2015) (2015–2018) Mack & Moxy (2016)¹ Ready Jet Go! (2016–2023) Splash and Bubbles (2016–2018) Let's Go Luna! (2018–2022) Clifford the Big Red Dog (2019) (2019–2022) Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (2019-2022)
2020s debuts	Hero Elementary (2020–2022) Elinor Wonders Why (2020–2022)
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