IF SHE CAN SEE IT, THEN SHE CAN BE IT

#IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit

Largest collection of women statues ever assembled

A 2016 study led by former Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios found that the 10 largest U.S. cities publicly displayed fewer than a half-dozen statues of real women altogether. Women also make up less than 30% of today’s STEM workforce—could there be a connection?  Who we choose to honor with a statue says a lot about our culture’s values. 

This monumental exhibit of 120 life-size 3-D printed statues celebrates contemporary women innovators in STEM and features the most statues of real women ever assembled together. Experienced by 4 million people since its launch in 2020, all statues that make up the Exhibit have been displayed together during two full exhibits – one at NorthPark Center in Dallas in 2021 and the other at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC in March of 2022.  Eleven ‘pop-up’ exhibits have made it possible for visitors to experience #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit from Texas to New York City.

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Mission Unstoppable

#1 STEM show inspiring millions

Girls need to see women who look like them and share their experiences rocking the STEM world—whether it’s on TV or across their favorite digital platforms! That’s where Mission Unstoppable comes in—now in its 6th season, hosted by Miranda Cosgrove, this #1 STEM show on CBS takes young viewers on an exciting journey with women who are changing the world as astronauts, engineers, codebreakers, oceanographers, and more. And with more than a million followers across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitch, Mission Unstoppable is connecting with fans everywhere and showing them that they, too, can change the world!

Mission Unstoppable is hosted by Miranda Cosgrove, executive produced by Cosgrove and Geena Davis, and co-produced by Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Hearst Media Production Group. Its multi-platform distribution strategy has become a powerhouse STEM platform, engaging young women across social media platforms, CBS, Amazon Prime Video, and Paramount+.

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Hello Sunshine

Impact

IF/THEN® and Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, are developing and producing storytelling centered around women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This partnership is on a mission to inspire the next generation of women and girls in STEM with authentic, relatable role models on screen. Together, we’ll bring a mix of scripted and unscripted film and TV series that showcase the power of women in STEM and the obvious and not-so-obvious ways that STEM is everywhere. 

As Executive Producer Lyda Hill said, “this partnership with Hello Sunshine is more than a media investment–it’s about showing girls that they belong in STEM. Together with Hello Sunshine, we will tell stories about the future we envision – where every girl is empowered to pursue her dreams in STEM and beyond, driving innovation and solving our biggest global challenges. We are excited about a diverse slate of new projects with Hello Sunshine that will illuminate science in the world around us and highlight the vital roles women play in STEM fields, making sure their stories are told, celebrated and amplified.” 

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AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors

Impact

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) brought STEM role models into the spotlight with the AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors program! This groundbreaking initiative brought together 125 incredible women from all corners of STEM—think tech whizzes, engineering innovators, medical trailblazers, and more—to shine as high-profile role models for middle school girls. 

By amplifying their amazing stories, these STEM superstars helped girls envision paths for themselves in STEM and showed them STEM exists far beyond the classroom—it’s everywhere, and it’s shaping the world around us. Ambassadors also received public engagement training to supercharge their communication skills, as well as grants to bring their passion projects to life and ignite a love for STEM in the next generation of changemakers and innovators.

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IF/THEN® Collection

Impact

The IF/THEN® Collection is the world’s largest collection of digital images and videos that authentically portray real women in STEM. Share their stories and their careers to inspire the young people in your life by searching for specific topics or clicking straight to the Educator Hub for lessons and free printable posters. If she can see it, then she can be it!

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