1.
TECHNOLOGY
AND GENDER EQUITY
a.
American
Association of University Women
http://www.aauw.org/
Devoted to promoting equity and education for all
women and girls. Has published several landmark studies on how young girls are
subtly steered away from academic success. Site gives summaries of the studies
and information on how to order copies by mail or phone.
b.
Committee
on the Status of Women in Computer Science and
Engineering
http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/
Their goal is to take
positive action to increase the number of
women participating in
Computer Science and Engineering
research and education.
c.
GenTech
GenTech is an applied research project whose mandate
is to create conditions within which girls and women have maximum access to,
and confidence in, a wide range of new information technologies.
2.
WOMEN
IN THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY
a.
Webgrrls
International networking group of women involved in
the web, CD-ROM, and other electronic media. Provides a forum for women
interested in new media and technology to network, exchange job and business
leads, mentor and teach, intern and learn the skills necessary to succeed in a
technological workplace.
b.
International
Network of Women in Technology
An association of women working in high-tech fields.
Site includes membership information, reports on women and minorities in
corporate management, and a list of more on-line resources for women in the
technology field.
c.
The
Center for Women and Information Technology
This site offers extensive information about women
and technology such as: announcements, links to women-related websites focusing
on Technology, Internet information, resources for girls, and a collection of
syllabi for women- and gender-related courses focusing on technology.