The SET Awards are presented to movies, TV series, radio and television news programs, print and online journalism for inspiring, authentic and encouraging entertainment portraying and promoting the fields of science, engineering, technology, and math. This year a new category was added “SET Award for Portrayal of a Female in Technology” (Presented by EIC, NCWIT & Google Honors Inspirational Potential of TV & Film to Encourage Women & Girls in Tech Careers)

“EIC is proud to recognize the power and influence actors and actresses have to bring to life inspiring and exciting characters who can change attitudes and perceptions of diverse audiences about career paths of the future,” said Brian Dyak, President and CEO of EIC. “Since CSI: Crime Scene Investigation began, over a decade ago, we have seen a tremendous increase in the number of educational programs for forensic science; researchers have even noted a 50 percent increase in the number of women pursuing these fields. The 'CSI effect' set the bar for sciences; now we plan to expand that positive reach to technology careers and beyond.”

The specialty award honors a female character, and those involved in bringing her to life, that goes above and beyond to be inspiring and encouraging to break down stereotypes and elevate the conversation around female ingenuity in technology fields. Portrayal of a Female in Technology is the first SET Award to showcase a female’s role in entertainment regarding technology.

“Gender diversity enhances innovation and expands the qualified employee pool, increasing corporate profitability. However, the industry is failing at attracting wide-ranging talent,” said Lucy Sanders, CEO and Co-founder of NCWIT. “Collaborating with EIC and Google enables us to use the power of mass media to replace myths and stereotypes with inclusive portrayals that will inspire girls and women to seek computing opportunities.”

Launched at the 4th Annual SET Awards, produced by EIC, the nomination period for the awards will begin December 2, 2014 at http://g.co/GoogleSETAward.

“When it comes to encouraging girls and women to pursue careers in computer science and other technical fields, we know that positive role models matter,” said Mo Fong, Director for K-12 Education Outreach at Google. “We are excited to be partnering with EIC and NCWIT to create an award that highlights amazing women in entertainment and the characters they portray to inspire and propel more women into technical careers critical to future innovation.”

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12367259.htm

Nominations:
Angela Montenegro played by Michaela Conlin (Bones)

Penelope Garcia played by Kirsten Simone Vangsness (Criminal Minds)

Felicity Smoak played by Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow)

Abby Scuito played by Pauley Perrette (NCIS)

Nell Jones played by Renee Felice Smith (NCIS: Los Angeles)

Skye played by Chloe Bennett (Agents of SHIELD)

Joan Clarke played by Keira Knightley (The Imitation Game)

Murph played by Jessica Chastain/Ellen Burstyn/Mackenzie Foy (Interstellar)

China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund (Disney: How to Build a Better Boy)

Cameron Howe and Donna Clark (Halt and Catch Fire)

Happy Quinn played by Jadyn Wong (Scorpion)

Annedroids Show (Annedroids)

MB must be SO mad right now since according to her she joined BBT because she felt Amy was a great role model to get girls involved in Science. Over 20 million people watch TBBT and apparently teenage girls from the Disney Channel and the show Annedroids are better at inspiring and encouraging girls in Science. Ouch!

I want to feel bad, but I can’t stop laughing….

Week 3 of the Rewind Imperative.

Please join us in watching a vintage Big Bang episode every week and relive the very best of this show. On and around Thursday March 26, 2015, we will be re-watching:

The Big Bran Hypothesis
Originally aired Monday, October 1, 2007
Written by Chuck Lorre & Bill Prady





The pilot did so well, CBS extended the shows first season run to from 13 to 22 episodes. The Bran Hypothesis scored an impressive 3.4 with 8.58m people watching, not bad for a 2nd episode. Only 17 episodes were produced though because on November 5, 2007 the Television Writers Guild went on strike over wages and the show lost 5 episodes. This is quite sad, 5 old-school episodes that were never created.

Chuck Lorre writes on the vanity card for this episode.
"Don't lurk around web sites where people comment about your work unless you're drunk." Bottoms up Chucky

Please note: Rewind Imperative polls are open to non-members.

This article raised some hackles over at the other forum but I wonder if anyone agrees with it here.

http://whatculture.com/tv/15-similaritie...theory.php

Do you think there's any similarities between the shows?

Here's their points and a blossom for those I agree with...

15. A Gorgeous Blonde Moves In And A Geek Has A Crush On Her -
14. Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock, Fire, Water Bomb - I don't remember this on Friends
13. An Annoying Monkey - (although Ricky wasn't annoying but he had his brain dissected by someone who is)
12. A Song About A Cat -
11. “That’s My Spot” - kind of
10. Two Characters With No Previous Sexual Attraction Get It On -
9. Lying -
8. The Jealous New Girlfriend Who Hates On The Ex -
7. Social Awkwardness - were Friends characters awkward? I think they are pretty normal.
6. Hospital - now this one is just vague
5. A Drunk Vegas Wedding -
4. Fat Suits -
3. A Bromance - not really
2. An Obese Unseen Character -
1. Break Up Of The Hot Blonde And The Geek -