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Online Resources for Women and Girls in STEM

Please note, AAUW provides this list as a resource, not necessarily an endorsement of the organizations included.

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Information Technology

ACM's Committee on Women in Computing - Association for Computing Machinery
Conferences, mentoring, networking, and internships

Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI)
The Institute's mission is to increase the impact of women on all aspects of technology and to increase the positive impact of technology on the world's women

Association for Women in Computing
Promotes the advancement of women in computing. Mentoring, speakers, scholarships

BinaryGirl.com
Detailed interviews with women in a variety of tech fields; message board for online networking

Carnegie Mellon Project on Gender and Computer Science
Women in Computer Sciences: Closing the Gender Gap in Higher Education

Center for Women and Information Technology
Seeks to address and rectify women's under-representation in IT

Cisco Learning Institute Gender Initiative
Includes recruitment & retention strategies, best practice sites, female role models, and country reports on IT & gender

GirlGeeks
Career, training, and mentoring community for women and girls in technology

GirlTech
Club Girl Tech features eight entertaining and educational areas for girls

IGNITE: Inspiring Girls Now in Information Technology Evolution
Educates and inspires girls to consider high tech as a positive career choice. School presentations, field trips, workshops, mentoring

National Center for Women and Information Technology
A coalition of corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, and non-profits working to increase women's participation in information technology

TechDivas
E-business and technology for women; features high-powered female role models, career info and tech news

Webgrrls
Networking, mentoring, career information for women interested in technology

Women in Technology International
Dedicated to advancing women in technology through conferences, training, career resources, networking

Women in the realm of Computer Visual Arts, Effects, and Animation
Online role models, mentorships, streaming video interviews with members

Women Tech World
The online home for women technicians to connect with each other, interactive e-mail discussion group, job ads, career center, e-mentoring and biographies


Engineering

American Society of Mechanical Engineers/Minorities and Women
E-mentoring program, statistics on women, Young Engineer Program, Diversity Action Grants

Celebration of Women in Engineering – National Academy of Engineering
Gallery of female engineers, chats with female engineers, Engineer Girl for high school students, career information, and financial aid

Engineer Girl – a program of the National Academy of Engineering
Educates girls about careers in engineering

MentorNet
An e-mentoring network for female students in engineering and science

Society of Women Engineers
Dedicated to advancing and encouraging women in engineering; conferences, networking, career development, scholarships

Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network
Strives to enhance the success of women in engineering. Activities include conferences, college programs, K-12 programs and publications


Science and Mathematics

ACM-W: Committee on women and computing
The mission of ACM-W is to engage in activities and projects that aim to improve the working and learning environments for women in computing.

Association for Women in Mathematics
Dedicated to encouraging women and girls in mathematics; newsletter, workshops, mentoring

Association for Women in Science
Promotes equity for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology

EDD/ECC Telementoring Project
Results of a telementoring project designed to engage girls in math and science

MentorNet
An e-mentoring network for female students in engineering and science

New Scientist
Publication on science careers and the latest news in the field

TERC (Technical Education Research Centers)
A mathematics and science education site, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Women Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Society
W/WCC promotes women in the chemical sciences. Online mentoring, career information, newsletters


Professional Organizations

ACM's Committee on Women in Computing - Association for Computing Machinery
Conferences, mentoring, networking, and internships

American Society of Mechanical Engineers/Minorities and Women
E-mentoring program, statistics on women, Young Engineer Program, Diversity Action Grants

Association for Women in Computing
Promotes the advancement of women in computing; mentoring, speakers, scholarships

Association for Women in Mathematics
Dedicated to encouraging women and girls in mathematics; newsletter, workshops, mentoring

Association for Women in Science
Promotes equity for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology

Women Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Society
W/WCC promotes women in the chemical sciences. Online mentoring, career information, newsletters

Women in Aviation International
Encourages women to seek opportunities in aviation through conferences, scholarships, networking, mentoring

Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WICT)
Membership association for women in this industry, 22 chapters, networking and professional development

Women in Technology International
Dedicated to advancing women in technology through conferences, training, career resources, networking


Career Information

Best Online Resources for Science and Technology Jobs and Careers for Women and Minorities
Extensive list of links to education, organization, and career Web sites

Diversity Careers Magazine
Targets women and minorities in engineering and IT programs and careers

Institute for Women in Trades, Technology, & Science (IWITTS)
Promotes women in the trades, technology, and science careers; clip art section where you can download both clip art and pictures of women in non-traditional occupations.

Women of NASA
Meet and interact with the women at NASA who are enjoying successful careers in science, technology, engineering, and math

Work4Women
Provides tools, strategies and a virtual community to help increase women and girls' integration and retention in high-wage jobs that are considered nontraditional for women. Occupations range from technical/mechanical, information technology, telecommunications, construction, and more.


Girl Serving Organizations/Web sites

ASPIRE (SWE)
Diversifying the field by encouraging girls in grades K-12 to capture the spirit of innovation and open their eyes and minds to engineering

AWSEM – Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering & Mathematics
Brings together parents, educators and women professionals in science-related fields to kindle and support young women's interest in science, engineering, mathematics and technology

Engineer Girl – a program of the National Academy of Engineering
Educates girls about careers in engineering

Expanding Your Horizons (Conferences)
Conferences that nurture girls' interest in science and math courses to encourage them to consider careers in STEM

Girls' E-mentoring in Science, Engineering & Technology (GEM-SET)
Program designed to connect young girls in middle school and high school with professional women in the SET fields

Girlstart – Smart from the start!
Educating and empowering girls in math, science, and technology

Girls Scouts of America
Dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.

GirlTech
Club Girl Tech features eight entertaining and educational areas for girls

IGNITE: Inspiring Girls Now in Information Technology Evolution
Educates and inspires girls to consider high tech as a positive career choice. School presentations, field trips, workshops, mentoring

Science Buddies
Free science fair project ideas, answers, and tools for serious students.

Techbridge
Provides after-school and summer programs to encourage girls in technology, science, and engineering

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