SET Award for Portrayal of a Female in Technology
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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….
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Wow, she's not on the list? I'm surprised but then the character is more of a cartoon of a female scientist rather than a realistic human being. I don't mind the clothes but everything else about Amy screams creepy and fake. She's offensive to the cause to improve the image of women in science.

My favourites
Murph in Insterstellar
Joan Clarke in the Imitation Game

But I have one niggle about the list, why Skye in Agents of Shield? She's not the scientist, she's an agent. I would have voted for Simmons.

And of course Abby in NCIS (she has to win right?)

I liked Bones - Angela Montenegro is a good character but that voice...
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(03-25-2015, 01:39 PM)Tuesday Pajamas Wrote: Wow, she's not on the list? I'm surprised but then the character is more of a cartoon of a female scientist rather than a realistic human being. I don't mind the clothes but everything else about Amy screams creepy and fake. She's offensive to the cause to improve the image of women in science.

My favourites
Murph in Insterstellar
Joan Clarke in the Imitation Game

But I have one niggle about the list, why Skye in Agents of Shield? She's not the scientist, she's an agent. I would have voted for Simmons.

And of course Abby in NCIS (she has to win right?)

I liked Bones - Angela Montenegro is a good character but that voice...

Skye is a hacker, so computer science. But I agree Simmons would have been better choice from Agents of SHIELD.
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(03-25-2015, 07:19 AM)Nutz Wrote: 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.

Marie Curie died from exposure to her own experiments. If Amy and Bernadette *really* want to prove their dedication to science...sass
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(03-25-2015, 08:51 PM)lewstonewar Wrote: Skye is a hacker, so computer science. But I agree Simmons would have been better choice from Agents of SHIELD.

I love Skye, but I agree that Simmons would have been the better choice.
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