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using excerpts

Note: Throughout this document, we use the acronym STEM to refer to “science, technology, engineering and math.”

If you have limited time, or would like to sharpen the focus of your discussion, you may consider showing excerpts from The Gender Chip Project. The film is comprised of three chapters, and each works well on its own. Instructions for using the individual chapters can be found on the following pages:

“Making Discoveries”
“Seeing Connections”
“Balancing Acts”

 

The Action Toolkit serves as a companion to The Gender Chip Project documentary. It was designed for groups and individuals that want to use the film to:

  • Provide information, training and support to teachers, counselors and practitioners who serve girls
  • Increase the number of girls and young women who pursue and succeed in STEM fields
  • Support and encourage girls and young women at all stages of their pursuit
  • Engage professional women as mentors and role models for girls and young women

In addition to discussion questions, resources and action steps, this guide includes suggestions for using The Gender Chip Project with three broad groups:

  • Schools and nonprofits: Helping adults recruit, prepare and retain girls in STEM courses, after-school programs and extracurricular opportunities
  • Young women: Creating support networks for high school, community college and university students who are pursuing STEM courses of study
  • Professionals and Advocates: Inspiring professional women and other stakeholders to serve as role models and improve the STEM opportunities for the next generation
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