Girls Go Techbridge
With the generous support of the Noyce Foundation and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Girls Go Techbridge, a partnership between Techbridge and Girl Scout councils, was created in 2008 to encourage girls’ academic interest and career involvement in science and engineering through hands-on activities and career exploration opportunities. To date over 3,000 girl scouts have experienced the Girls Go Techbridge Programs.
Through the Girls Go Techbridge program thousands of girls have benefitted from hands-on experiences with science and engineering activities and interactions with STEM professionals. Both leaders and volunteers in the Girl Scout community have been trained on the Girls Go Techbridge curriculum. Currently 15 Girl Scout Councils nationwide implement the program.
The Girls Go Techbridge program has impacted girls in both content knowledge as well as other important aspects of doing science and engineering such as communication and teamwork. This data reflects results from the 2010-2011 program year.
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Because of the projects in Girls Go Techbridge,
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Agree/Strongly Agree
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Council A
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Council B
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Council C
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Council D
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I feel more confident about doing science and engineering activities
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81%
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89%
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75%
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83%
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I believe engineering is a good career for women
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88%
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88%
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84%
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72%
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I am more interested in working in science, technology, or engineering
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63%
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73%
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71%
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51%
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I want to explore more science and engineering activities
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71%
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82%
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84%
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69%
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I am more interested in learning about careers in science, technology, or engineering
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60%
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75%
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73%
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54%
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I have talked to a scientist, engineer, or someone who works in technology
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71%
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75%
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63%
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63%
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For more information about Girls Go Techbridge, please contact your local Girl Scout Council or Megan Davis at mdavis@techbridgegirls.org.