WOMENTECH TALK LISTSERV

Join the exciting WomenTech e-mail discussion group today! There's finally a great way to meet other women just like you through conversations that take place right in your email! WomenTech Talk has over 500 women participating and has been in existence since 2000. It serves as a source of support and inspiration where women help each other with such questions as:

• How do I effectively handle negative comments by classmates or coworkers so I can focus on my class or job?
• How do I get hired as an auto tech? How do I establish credibility with companies in a rural area where few women are in my occupation?

Online career panel discussions have resumed, with female role models in occupations ranging from gaming, geographic information systems and welding. Upcoming panel discussions include:

Current Panel Discussion Schedule for WomenTech Talk

Previous Panel Discussion Schedule for WomenTech Talk

Job Hunting Tips for Women in Trades and Technology – August 11-15, 2008
Panelists were Ellen Beeman, Lead Program Manager at Microsoft Casual Games; and the staff at the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology.

Time Management Tips for Women in Trades and Technology - July 14-18, 2008
Panelists were Sarah Novotny, Vice President and Director of UNIX and Network Services at Blue Gecko; Stacey Morrison, member of the AC34/Export Services Team at the NASA Space Center; and the staff at the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology.

Getting Promoted in Your Male-Dominated Field – June 16-20, 2008
Panelists were Candice Colbert, Artist at THQ/Heavy Iron; Linda Villarreal, Chief Project Officer at projectEZE; and Colleen J. Bendel, Engineering Process Architect and Program Manager at Kaiser Permanente.

How to Start a New Career in Your Male-Dominated Field – May 12-16, 2008
Panelists were Adriana Moscatelli, Founder & User Experience Director at uiiDea design and Valerie Cason, GIS Coordinator at City of St. Augustine

Finding a Job in Your Male-Dominated Field – April 14-18, 2008
Panelists were Amber D. Bieg, Sustainability and IT Marketing Consultant at Green-Ideas; Shilpa Bhargav, Project Engineer at DPR Constructions, Inc.; Suzanne Meiler, Lead Environment Artist at Destineer Studios

Overcoming an Unfriendly Work Environment - March 10, 2008
Heather Maxwell Chandler, Game Development Consultant, Author and President of Media Sunshine, Inc.; Gilda Garreton, Senior Staff Engineer at Sun Microsystems Laboratories; and Mitzi McGilvray, Vice President of casual games at TikGames.

Finding a Mentor - February 11, 2008
Panelists were Michelle Thong, Mixed Signal Design Engineer at Synaptics; Alexandra Echegaray, Physical Design Engineer at IBM; and Francesa Castellanos, Senior Environment Artist at Spark Chicago, IL suburb

Developing Male Allies in Your Male-Dominated Field - January 21, 2008
Panelists were Yukari Kanego, Special Effects Artist and Senior Artist at Luxoflux/Activision; Abby Goldsmith, Character Animator/Art Director at Wayforward Technologies; Lori Johnson, President of Ladies Start Your Engines (Automotive Tech Company)

Developing Female Allies in Your Male-Dominated Field - December 10, 2007
Panelists were Jaime Tyson, GIS Analyst; Kim Blake, Educational Liaison at BlitzGames; Sgt. Betsy Brantner-Smith, Sergeant for Chicago, IL suburb

Promotions And Working Your Way Up - August 2004
Join us for this discussion on promotions and working your way up. Hear from women who have broken the glass ceiling, and see how the did it. Get real tips that you can apply on your own job.

Computer Networking - July 2004
Meet women in the field of computer networking. Listen to how they got there and why computer networking is a great career. Ask questions and see if this field is right for you.

Dating Men You Work With - June 2004
Is dating men you work with a pitfall to be avoided? Or is it a rewarding experience? Hear both sides of the story, share strategies for making it work, and let us know how you have handled this issue in the past.

Auto Technology - May 2004
Ever wondered what its like to be an auto technician? Hear from women in this exciting field, and learn about workplace culture, degrees and certificates, expected pay ranges, and more.

Getting Your Foot In The Door At Microsoft - April 2004
Find out about the qualifications needed to get an entry level job at Microsoft. Hear from newly hired Microsoft employees, learn about the Microsoft culture, and see if you are what Microsoft is looking for.

Beginning a Male-Dominated Career - March 2004
Are you interested in changing careers or just starting out on a new career path? Hear from women who have made the switch, and gain valuable insights to help smooth the transition. Going back to school and breaking into a male-dominated career can be tough - WomenTech Talk is here to help.

Law Enforcement - February 2004
Take a look at the women who are keeping the streets safe. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about law enforcement. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and find out if law enforcement is the right career for you.

Job Hunting Tips And Tricks In Male-Dominated Occupations - January 12-16, 2004
The vote is in! The most requested WomenTech Talk discussion topic is "job hunting tips and tricks." Is the interview process different for women? How do women make the right impression when interviewing for a male-dominated position?

Mentoring - December 8-12, 2003
Listen to first-hand accounts about the rewarding experience of mentoring. Get tips for finding your own mentor or connecting with a mentee. Please join us for this interactive discussion, and feel free to share your experience, ask questions, or make comments about mentoring.

Construction - November 17-21, 2003
Meet the women who are building the world around you. Take a look into the lives of women construction workers, and learn about the construction industry. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts about construction work.

How to Handle An Unfriendly Work Environment - October 27-31, 2003
What do you do when co-workers have a hard time accepting you? What if rumors are spread about your sexual orientation or sexual promiscuity? What if co-workers doubt your ability? Share suggestions for dealing with these problems and more.

Engineering - September 22-26, 2003
Engineers work in a wide variety of settings - office buildings, laboratories, industrial plants, construction sites, and more. Join us for a look at some of the women Engineers who work in this broad discipline.

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