Black SciGirls Overview

Black SciGirls, an NSF-funded, TPT project to empower Black girls to explore and enjoy STEM. (4m 59s)

SciGirls in Space Preview

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Brilliant SciGirls across the country investigate Space science with NASA mentors. (29s)

Converting STEM to STEAM

The SciGirls team with an artist to find a creative way to report their investigation. (1m 55s)

Scientist Profile: Wind Researcher

Ameri Gurley studies the damaging affects of storm winds. (2m 50s)

Scientist Profile: Wildlife Biologist

Biologist Aimee Hurt trains her dog to find bear scat (i.e., poop) in Yellowstone Park. (2m 44s)

Scientist Profile: Wetland Ecologist

Ariana Sutton-Grier studies the health of the wetlands in North Carolina. (1m 28s)

Scientist Profile: Web Developer

After working at the MIT Media Lab, web developer Idit Harel invented a website for kids. (2m 18s)

Scientist Profile: Weather Scientist

NASA atmospheric scientist Robbie Hood studies hurricanes and their origins. (2m 34s)

Scientist Profile: Volcano Scientist

Igneous petrologist, Dr. Karin Block, studies the history of the rocks beneath New York. (2m 36s)

Scientist Profile: Urban Play Researcher

Corliss Outley researches how city kids play and what they'd change in their neighborhood. (2m 36s)

Scientist Profile: Toyologist

Katie Broughton is an engineer who focuses on the science of mechanical toys. (2m 6s)

Scientist Profile: Robotic Soccer Scientist

Manuela Veloso is increasing the learning abilities of her robots through robot soccer. (2m 37s)

Scientist Profile: Robotic Life Scientist

Cynthia Breazeal is a ground-breaking robot designer. (2m 39s)

Scientist Profile: Roboticist

Engineer Dr. Una-May O'Reilly designs robots that function without human help. (2m 4s)

Scientist Profile: Renewable Energy Scientist

Renewable energy engineer, Sandra Begay-Campbell, helps energize the Navajo Nation. (2m 35s)

Scientist Profile: Primate Scientist

Primate Scientist Lisa Parr studies how chimpanzees communicate. (2m 13s)

Scientist Profile: Octopus Trainer

Marine biologist Lisa MacCartney works with octopi at the Underwater Adventures aquarium. (2m 9s)

Scientist Profile: Nanoparticle Safety Scientist

Chemist Dr. Christy Haynes investigates how nanoparticles interact with our immune system. (2m 39s)

Scientist Profile: Mud Scientist

Environmental geologist Dr. Laura Triplett studies human effects on water quality. (2m 45s)

Scientist Profile: Mineralogist

Mineralogist Liz Arredondo studies the water hidden inside of minerals. (2m 4s)

Scientist Profile: Mars Rover Engineer

NASA roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard uses artificial intelligence (AI) to build Mars rovers. (2m 7s)

Scientist Profile: Marine Geologist

Marine geologist Carol Reiss studies tectonic plate movement and earthquakes. (1m 40s)

Scientist Profile: Marine Biologist

Marine biologist Michelle Jefferies works with and researches sea otters. (1m 54s)

Scientist Profile: Glue-ologist

Lesley Hamming studies mussels and their ability to stick to almost anything. (1m 56s)

Scientist Profile: Galactic Astronomer

Astronomer Dr. Marianne Takamiya studies the history of galaxies and the makeup of stars. (2m 36s)

Scientist Profile: Forest Canopy Researcher

Nalini Nadkarni studies plants that grow in the forest canopy without roots in the ground. (2m 10s)

Scientist Profile: Entomologist

Dr. Betty Faber is an entomologist who studies the complexities of cockroaches. (2m 46s)

Scientist Profile: Cheetah Conservationist

Zoologist Dr. Laurie Marker works to conserve Namibia's endangered cheetah population. (3m 5s)

Scientist Profile: Biomedical Engineer

Tejal Desai is a biomedical engineer who designs tiny medicine capsules. (2m 26s)

Scientist Profile: Biologist

Dr. Elizabeth Stryjewski studies plant growth in low-gravity. (1m 50s)

Scientist Profile: Bioengineer

Tammy Reid Bush is a bioengineer who specializes in "healthy" seating. (3m 5s)

Scientist Profile: Bat Biologist

Erin Gillam is a biologist who uses bat sounds to control insect pests on farms. (1m 58s)

Perfil Cient’fico: Volcan—loga

Dr. Karin Block es una volcanóloga, un científico que estudia los volcanes. (2m 35s)

Perfil Cient’fico: Eco_loga Forestal

Nalini Nadkarni estudia las plantas que crecen en el dosel del bosque. (2m 10s)

Perfil Cient’fico: Dise–adora de Robots

Cynthia Breazeal es una diseñadora de robots con carácter y personalidad. (2m 41s)

Perfil Cient’fico: Astr—noma

Marianne es una astro?noma que estudia las galaxias con el telescopio Gemini en Hawaii, (2m 36s)

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Star Power Activity Part-2

Part 2 of the video guide to the SciGirls Star Power activity - light shield. (2m 31s)

Star Power Activity Part-1

Part 1 of the video guide to the SciGirls Star Power activity - constellation box. (4m 46s)

Puppet Power Activity Part-3

Part 3 of the video guide to the SciGirls Puppet Power activity - engineering puppets. (2m 57s)

Puppet Power Activity Part-2

Part 2 of the video guide to the SciGirls Puppet Power activity - engineering puppets. (1m 39s)

Puppet Power Activity Part-1

Part 1 of the video guide to the SciGirls Puppet Power activity - engineering puppets. (4m 19s)

High Tech Fashion Activity Part-3

Part 3 of the video guide to the SciGirls High Tech Fashion activity - wearable tech. (1m 49s)

High Tech Fashion Activity Part-2

Part 2 of the video guide to the SciGirls High Tech Fashion activity - wearable tech. (3m 33s)

High Tech Fashion Activity Part-1

Part 1 of the video guide to the SciGirls High Tech Fashion activity - wearable tech. (4m 9s)

Dough Creatures Activity Part-2

Part 2 of the video guide to the SciGirls Dough Creatures activity - conductive dough. (3m 2s)

Dough Creatures Activity Part-1

Part 1 of the video guide to the SciGirls Dough Creatures activity - conductive dough. (5m 15s)

Blowin' in the Wind Activity Part-2

Part 2 of the video guide to the SciGirls Blowin' in the Wind activity - mini turbines. (3m 38s)

Blowin' in the Wind Activity Part-1

Part 1 of the video guide to the SciGirls Blowin' in the Wind activity - mini turbines. (5m 34s)

Making Space - Research

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The SciGirls take to the web to find all the known and unknown effects of isolation. (2m 42s)

Making Space - Mentor Moment

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The SciGirls check in with their mentor, Nadia, for feedback on their design. (1m 22s)