RESEARCH

 

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

http://www.shecan.com

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

http://www.webgrrls.com/

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

http://www.witi.com

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

http://www.umbc.edu/cwit/

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.