Grumpy Old Geeks Topics Scully effect Topic Scully effect 2 mentions in 1 episode The proposed association between watching The X-Files and women's pursuit of STEM careers. Mentions 256: You Can Call Me AI Apr 21, 2018 44:32 The Scully effect is real. Female X-Files fans are more likely to go into STEM. 44:51 There's not a direct correlation that they can point out.