TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Women in Technology Web sites
- Women in Technology ListServs
- Minorities in Technology Web sites
- Girls in Technology Web sites
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Women in Technology Web sites |
ACM's Committee on Women in Computing
http://www.acm.org/women/
A subset of the Association for Computing Machinery,
Membership organization, activities include mentoring,
role modeling, and internships.
Association for Women in Computing
http://www.awc-hq.org/
Professional membership organization promoting the advancement
of women in computing.
Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance
http://www.awam.org/
Membership Organization, role models, job postings,
newsletters.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers/Minorities
and Women
http://www.asme.org/Communities/Diversity/
E-mentoring program, statistics on women, Young Engineer
Program, Diversity Action Grants.
BinaryGirl.com
http://www.binarygirl.com/
Interactive community of women interested in learning
more about technology.
Detailed interviews with women in a variety of tech
fields on what their job is like. Message board for
on-line networking.
Career Options for Women
http://careeroptions.org/careeroptions/english_index.htm
Canadian web site highlighting women working in jobs
traditionally done by men, mostly in trades and technology.
Profiles a wide range of leading edge careers not typically
considered by females.
Celebration of Women in Engineering
http://www.engineergirl.org/CMS/CWE.aspx
Gallery of Women Engineers, Chats with Women Engineers,
Engineer Girl for High School Students, Career information,
Financial aid.
Institute for Women in Trades,
Technology & Science (IWITTS)
http://www.iwitts.org/
National organization providing training, e-strategies,
publications and technical assistance nationally to
the education system and employers to integrate women
into technology and law enforcement careers. Sponsor
of WomenTech World.
Lady Mechanics Initiative
http://www.ladymechanicinitiative.org/
A national initiative in Nigeria founded by the first
Nigerian female auto-mechanic to promote the auto-mechanic
profession.
The National Association of Women in Construction
(NAWIC)
www.nawic.org
Membership of 6,500 with more than 200 chapters. National
and regional conferences, networking, career development.
The National Electrical Contractors Association -
Women's Page
www.necanet.org/about/meet/?fa=women
Women in the industry photos and biographies.
Society of Women Engineers
http://www.swe.org
Career guidance, conferences, scholarships, student
activities, "introduce a girl to engineering day."
Society of Women in GIS
http://www.swigis.org
National membership organization for women studying or employed
in the field of GIS. Issues a quarterly newsletter and has no fee to join.
TechDivas
www.techdivas.com
E-business and technology for women. Features high-powered
female role models, career info and tech news.
Webgrrls
http://www.webgrrls.com/
Networking and mentoring forum for women in or interested
in new media or technology. Membership organization
with chapters in the US and other countries.
Women in Animation
http://wia.animationblogspot.com/
Non-profit organization with a San Francisco chapter offering scholarships,
local chapter meetings and a weblog for women in all areas of animation.
Women & Their Work
http://www.pcc.edu/pcc/pro/women/default.htm
A section of the Portland Community College web site highlighting
17 inspiring female role models working in technical careers.
Women Chemists Committee
http://membership.acs.org/W/WCC/
On-line mentoring, Career Information, Newsletters.
Women's Automotive Association International
http://www.waai.com/
Supports women in automotive-related
careers, management oriented.
Women in Aviation Resource Center
http://www.women-in-aviation.com/
On-line networking, links to women's aviation associations,
for women in all types of aviation occupations.
Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WICT)
http://www.wict.org
Membership association for women in this industry. 22
chapters. Networking and professional development.
Women in Engineering Organization
http://www.wieo.org
Directory of “women in engineering” programs, workshops, businesses, conferences, resources, and links.
Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network
http://www.wepan.org
Strives to enhance the success of women in engineering.
Activities include conferences, college programs, K-12
programs and publications.
Women in Game Development
http://www.igda.org/women/
Conferences and events, mailing list and online discussion
forums for women hosted by the International Game Developers Association.
Women in Games International
http://www.womeningamesinternational.org
International membership organization offering workshops, mentoring group,
career center, regional conferences and networking events to support women in game development.
Women in HVACR
http://www.womeninhvacr.org
National organization with 200 members for Women in the HVACR
industry with an annual conference, webinars, membership newsletter and member directory.
Women in Technology International
http://www.witi.com
Membership organization dedicated to advancing women in
technology with chapters in US. National and regional
conferences.
Women in Telecommunications
http://www.womenintelecom.org/
Non-profit organization of mainly women from the San Francisco Bay Area
who meet regularly for informal meetings to educate themselves on industry
trends and to network with colleagues. Includes multiple yearly panel discussions and mentorships.
Work4Women
http://www.work4women.org/
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.
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in Technology ListServs |
Mailing
lists are groups of people who discuss a common topic
by sending e-mail to one particular mail address. E-mails
sent by individuals in the group are automatically distributed
to all the members on the list.
Directory for Women in Technology
http://lists.topica.com/dir/?cid=2303
Many local listings throughout the country.
Lady Auto Mechanics Club
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ladyautomechanics/
Founded by a lady mechanic for lady mechanics to swap
stories, discuss the automotive trade and support one
another!
Massachusetts Women in Technology
Women in tech companies, e-commerce, Internet companies and digital
media. Networking, job postings, contracting opportunities and tips, job
advice. To subscribe send an email to: masswitjobs-subscribe@topica.com
Women in Game Development Forum
http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/women_dev
Unmoderated discussion forum by women professionals in the interactive
entertainment industry, from the International Game Developers Association.
Women in Games International Mentoring Forum
http://www.groups.google.com/group/wigi_mentoring
A discussion group for WIGI members interested in mentoring. Mentors and mentees can meet and discuss issues related to professional advancement.
Women in GIS forum
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/GIS_women/
Discussion group for women in GIS and those interested in GIS
Work4Women
http://www.work4women.org
On-line Support groups for technical/mechanical, information
technology, telecommunications, construction, and more.
Virtual communities.
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Minorities in Technology Web sites |
Association of African American Web Developers
http://www.aaawd.net
This is a national organization promoting collaboration
and growth among African Americans involved in all
stages of web development. The site provides membership
information, resources, and a forum.
American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
http://www.aises.org
Promotes technology studies among American Indians
and Native Alaskans at
both the high school and secondary level.
Black Web Portal
http://www.blackwebportal.com/
Portal for blacks on the Internet.
Chicano.com
http://www.chicano.com
Portal for Latinos on the Internet.
Diversity/Careers
in Engineering & Information Technology
http://www.diversitycareers.com/
Magazine that covers technical and career issues of
interest to engineers and information technology professionals.
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
http://www.nacme.org
Increases representation of African Americans, Latinos
and American Indians
in engineering via scholarships, Engineering Vanguard
Program, fellowships.
National Black Women's Network
http://www.nbwn.org/
On-line networking for black women in the US including
a ListServ.
National Society of Black Engineers
http://www.nsbe.org
Networking, national conference, job bank.
Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists
http://www.maes-natl.org
National membership organization with listservs, outreach
programs, scholarships, employment opportunities.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
http://www.shpe.org
Hispanics in engineering, math and science. Conferences,
career guidance,
student programs and scholarships, on-line chats and
e-list support for students.
Third World Organization for Women in Science
http://www.twows.org/
Activities include a newsletter, postgraduate training
fellowship programs, and
inventory of women scientists and organizations.
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| Girls
in Technology Web sites |
Cool
Jobs for Girls
http://www.work4women.org
Career information, Job profiles, On-line community
for girls exploring careers.
Girlstart - Smart From the Start
http://www.girlstart.com
Educating and empowering girls in Technology.
GirlTech
http://www.girltech.com/
Club Girl Tech features eight entertaining and educational
areas for girls.
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