The White House's third-annual science fair is dedicated to getting more girls interested in STEM subjects. Who better to help than the famous MythBuster?
Among the geek girls set, there are few bigger stars than MythBuster Kari Byron. So when the White House was looking for someone to help promote its third-annual science fair, dedicated this year to getting girls excited about science, technology, engineering, and math, Byron was a perfect partner.
Starting Tuesday, the White House will open its science fair. 'Hosted by President Obama, the Fair will feature innovative projects, designs, and experiments from students all across America,' the White House wrote in a blog post. 'With students from a broad range of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competitions, this year's Fair will also include a specific focus on girls and women who are excelling in STEM and inspiring the next generation with their work.'
The White House also recently invited a Girl Scout troop, just one of several groups of 'stellar STEM females who are packing up their inventions and research projects' and bringing them to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Daniel Terdiman/CNETFor her part, Byron is no newbie when it comes to touting STEM to kids, and especially to girls. In 2010, she signed up with the Science Channel on ' Head Rush,' a show that touted the exciting side of science for an audience of kids.
The White House, meanwhile, has been putting an increased emphasis on promoting STEM initiatives. In February, it announced the first-ever White House Maker Faire, which will take place later this year.
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