Through hands-on problem solving and encounters with women role models in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), AAUW Tech Trek helps girls see their futures while having nonstop fun.
AAUW regularly submit letters to Congress, comments to regulating bodies, testimony before congress and sign on to legal briefs to help advance equity.
AAUW offers many ways for the alumnae of its fellowships to connect with their peers and share their stories.
Occupations that are dominated by men generally pay better than female-dominated ones, even when they require the same level of skill and/or education.
A list of current cases supported by the AAUW Legal Action Fund
Female students continue to encounter biases and stereotypes around the types of majors and future jobs they ‘should’ pursue, including that science and math programs are better suited for men.
We support brave plaintiffs seeking legal redress for Title VII, Title IX, equal pay, sexual harassment, and tenure denial violations and allocate $100,000 annually to help fund landmark cases such…
This groundbreaking law ushered in an era of enormous progress for girls and women. But more work is needed to achieve its full promise.
