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Information Technology ACM's Committee on Women in Computing - Association for Computing MachineryConferences, 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
ComputerGirl
Website originally created by teen to encourage other high school girls curious about the computer science industry.
GirlGeeks
Career, training, and mentoring community for women and girls in technology
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
Discover Engineering – National Engineers Week Foundation
Educates young people about careers in engineering through multimedia activities and career spotlights.
Engineer Girl – National Academy of Engineering
Educates middle school girls about careers in engineering
Engineer Your Life
Multimedia website for high school girls and the adults in their lives who want to learn more about what life and work are like for engineers
Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS)
Programs and resources that let students explore, assess, and experience engineering first-hand.
MentorNet
An e-mentoring network for female students in engineering and science
MMS Women In Engineering
Biographies of women engineers working for the Mineral Management Service
Society of Women Engineers
Dedicated to advancing and encouraging women in engineering; conferences, networking, career development, scholarships
Try Engineering
Portal about engineering and engineering careers for students, and their parents, teachers and school counselors
Women in Engineering Organization
Directory of programs, workshops, and conferences seeking to increase the number of women in engineering
Women in Engineering ProActive Network
Strives to enhance the success of women in engineering. Activities include conferences, college programs, K-12 programs and publications
Science and Mathematics 400 Years of Women in Science
Historical biographies of female scientists
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
Braincake
Online sisterhood for girls ages 11-17, featuring programs, scholarships, virtual mentoring, blogs, research, and resources in science and math
Careers in Science
Biographies of scientists working for the Minerals Management Service.
EDD/ECC Telementoring Project
Results of a telementoring project designed to engage girls in math and science
GirlStart - Smart from the Start!
Website educating and empowering girls in math, science, and technology using real world examples
Math Cats
Math-related activities for elementary and middle school students
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
Science Buddies
Free science fair project ideas, answers, and tools for serious students.
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
Engineer Girl – a program of the National Academy of Engineering
Educates girls about careers in engineering
The Fun Works - for Careers You Never Knew Existed
Website helps kids ages 11-15 explore ways to link interest in games, art, technology, sports, etc., to exciting careers in STEM.
Girls Are I.T.
Website companion to mobile classroom for girls 11-14 exploring careers in information technology.
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.
Online hub for women pursuing or working in STEM careers to share their real-life stories; additional resources for students, educators, and STEM professionals.
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 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
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)
Connects girls in middle and high school with professional women
Girlstart
Programs educating and empowering girls in math, science, and technology through hands-on exploration in a fun and girl-friendly environment
Girls Math and Science Partnership
Working with girls ages 11-17, their teachers, parents, and mentors, program draws communities together in an effort to ensure that girls succeed in math and science
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.
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
Techbridge
Provides after-school and summer programs to encourage girls in technology, science, and engineering
