Julianna Luce sees other girls “pushed away” from set design, but she has found that taking charge is very freeing and helps her get her hands dirty while building her own inclusive tech crew family.
Produced by Trinell Samuel, a sophomore at Vista PEAK Preparatory in Aurora, Colorado.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Jason Burchard.
Mentor support provided by Mary Jo Brooks and Rocky Mountain PBS.
Being the only girl on her school’s robotics team was intimidating at first, especially when most of the opposing teams were also all boys, but Dimple Dhawan has gone on to become team captain, president and lead designer.
Produced by Umajesty Allah, Keylan Behanan and TayJah White, students at Hughes STEM High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educators Melissa Sherman.
Mentor support provided by Jason Dennison and Tim Kraus of CET.
Fraser High School student Shannon Stover refuses to let gender stereotypes prevent her from pursuing her passion for welding.
Produced by Isabella Crook, Keenan Penn and Austin White, students at Fraser High School in Fraser, Michigan.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educators James Flanagan.
Mentor support provided by Detroit Public Television.
Chelsie Hagy’s grandfather introduced her to hunting when she was eight years old. Today, Chelsie carries on the family tradition, even though hunting is traditionally considered to be a male pastime.
Produced by Shelden Mullens, a junior at Richwood High School in Richwood, West Virginia.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educators Susan Johnson.
Mentor support provided by Chuck Frostick West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Nathan Shaw is a dance teacher at Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
When Nathan started following his passion in college, dance was considered feminine. Despite the stigma, Nathan decided to follow his love for dancing.
Now that dance has become more gender inclusive, Nathan has the pleasure of teaching the next generation of dancers.
Produced by Mary Oliver, Chloe Schafer and Katie Scott, students at Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Chris Sloan.
Mentor support provided by Utah Education Network.
Female engineers are in short supply, but girls are chipping away at the stereotypes that previously discouraged many from entering the industry. Lydia Jameson is an engineering student who hopes to continue leveling the field.
Produced by Christopher Ediger, a sophomore at Vista PEAK Preparatory in Aurora, Colorado.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Jason Burchard.
Mentor support provided by Mary Jo Brooks and Rocky Mountain PBS.
Meet 10 students, male and female, who aspire to obtain careers outside of the norm and share common experiences, goals and dreams.
Produced by Kendia Lovelady, a sophomore at Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Donna Griffin.
Mentor support provided by Aric Hartvig of WFYI.
Miren’s coming of age struggle was made public when he decided to transition genders. His journey became a collective lesson about acceptance and tolerance when his high school peers voted for him as Prom King.
Produced by Hannah Gallardo and Kevin Jackson, students at Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Bernadine Judson.
Station support provided by PBS SoCal.
Jillian Coovert is a computer programmer at Etiwanda High School who enjoys hacking but does NOT enjoy being told what she should and shouldn’t do.
Produced by Ty Koslowski, a sophomore at Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Bernadine Judson.
Station support provided by PBS SoCal.
Jairus Pacelo leads Etiwanda High School’s feminist club, which seeks to challenge what a feminist looks like and fight gender stereotypes with education and understanding.
Produced by Jacob Cisneros, Allicia Dean and Martita Ureno De Arias, students at Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Bernadine Judson.
Station support provided by PBS SoCal.
