Women

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Prime Sites

  • Distinguished Women of Past and Present - biographies of women who contributed to culture in many different ways, writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers & others: Name Index, Subject Index, Related Sites

  • Maryland University (US), Women's Studies Online Resources - find web sites focusing on women's studies or women's issues, women- or gender-related e-mail lists, women's studies files from the WMST-L File Collection, links to women's studies programs around the world & to Center for Women and Information Technology, financial aid for women, updates to Internet Resources on Women
  • The National Women's History Project (NWHP) (CA) - non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing & celebrating diverse & historic accomplishments of women by providing info, educational material & programs: Women's History Month, News and Events, Resource Center, Information

Other Sites

  • The Ada Project (TAP) (US) - clearinghouse for info & resources related to women in computing, collection of links to other online resources, info on conferences, projects, discussion groups, organizations, fellowships and grants, notable women in Computer Science

  • American Association of University Women (AMWA) (US) - Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research: advocacy (Public Policy, Legal Advocacy Fund), education (Fellowships/Grants/Awards, Campus Action Projects, National Conference, National Girls Collaborative Project, Community Programs), research (News and Updates)
  • American Medical Women's Association (US) - functions at local, national & international level to advance women in medicine & improve women's health by providing & developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring & strategic alliances: advocacy, awards, grants & recognition, career development, education programs, meetings & events, membership, patient information, programs & resources, publications, students, support
  • Archives of Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) (US) - preserves historical heritage of American women in science & engineering: collection list & development, rare books, new acquisitions, related links, secondary sources, oral history project, virtual exhibits
  • Association for Women in Maths (US) - encourages women & girls to study & have active careers in mathematical sciences, promotes equal opportunity & treatment of women & girls in mathematical sciences: newsletter, calendar, programs (workshops, travel, Kovalevsky days, prizes, awards, lectures), resources (education, careers, forums, bibliography)
  • Association for Women in Science (AWIS) (US) - dedicated to achieving equity & full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering & technology: career development (Job Listings, Awards, Internships, Scholarships/Fellowships, Volunteer Opportunities, Links, Mentoring), news & events, publications, store
  • California University (US), Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics - archive presenting & documenting some important & original contributions made before 1976 by 20th century women: 83 eminent physicists, search archive, fascinating documents, annotated photo gallery, in her own words, some physics history, 500+ books and articles
  • The Feminist Theory Website (US) - research materials & info for students, activists & scholars on women's conditions & struggles around the world: fields within feminism, different national / ethnic feminisms, individual feminists
  • IEEE Women in Engineering Committee - international professional organization dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists, mission to inspire, engage, encourage, and empower IEEE women worldwide: Publications, Newsletters, Magazine, Awards & Recognition for Women, Local Involvement, Member Resources, Volunteer Opportunities, FAQ
  • International Federation of University Women - international network linking women graduates from all cultures, all fields of study, all professions and generations: Priority Action Areas, Program for acction, International advocacy, Fellowships & Grants, Conferences & Meetings, News, Calendar, Networks & Discussions, Leadership Training, Publications, Media Centre
  • Maryland University (US), Center for Women & info Technology - provides global leadership in achieving women's full participation in all aspects of IT, encourages more women & girls to prepare for careers & become leaders in IT, communicates info related to women's lives & concerns & possibilities using technology, fosters research concerning gender & IT: archives, resources, initiatives, FAQ
  • Michigan University (US), Center for the Education of Women (CEW) - services to students faculty staff and community members, advocates for women in higher education and workplace, adds to knowledge of women's lives through research, focus areas include women’s education, employment, careers, leadership growth and development, well being: services, research, resources
  • National Academies, Committee on Women in Science and Engineering (CWSE) (US) - coordinates, monitors & advocates action to increase participation of women in science engineering & medicine: publications, current projects
  • National Women's Studies Association (NWSA) (US) - professional organization, women's and gender studies, teaching, learning, research, service: Publications, Leadership & member directories, Gender studies, Women's centers, Current initiatives, Professional resources, Awards & scholarships, Members areas, students, communities
  • Society of Women Engineers (US) - not-for-profit educational and service organization, empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders: Advocacy/Resources, News Center, Awards & Competitions, Support SWE, Events, Scholarships, Local Sections
  • Society for Women in Philosophy (SWIP) (US) - promotes & supports women in philosophy: divisions & newsletter, electronic discussion list, articles, reading lists, bibliographies, course syllabi, women philosophers, statistics on women in philosophy, conferences, resources (feminist theory, members' pages, feminist & progressive links, feminist philosophy journals/groups/sites, women's/gender/gay & lesbian studies, guide to internet, philosophy web sites, listserves & lists)
  • stoa.org (US), Diotima - materials for the study of women & gender in the ancient world: what's new, courses, bibliography. images, anthology, essays, biblical studies, Perseus, DFR
  • UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology - provision of advice services policy consultation regarding under-representation of women in science, engineering and technology: Scotland, Wales, Women and girls, Employers, Education, Putting equality into practice, Public appointments, Projects and campaigns, Research and statistics, Resources, News and events
  • Waterloo University (CA), Resources of Scholarly Societies - gender studies
  • WITI Foundation (US) - provides platform of connections resources & opportunities, transforms corporate & media perceptions of women, creates pipeline of women to fill leadership positions, demonstrates that advancing women directly contributes to prosperity, influences top leaders in govt, academia & industry, encourages girls & young women to choose business & technology careers: community, wire, career development, business, events, membership
  • Women in Higher Education (US) - monthly practitioner’s news journal designed to help smart women on campus get wise about how gender affects their being successful in the male-dominated world of higher education, goals to enlighten encourage empower and enrage women on campus: articles, positions, resources
  • Women's Institute for Freedom of the Press (US) - nonprofit, tax-exempt research, education & publishing organization, increases communication among women & reaches public with experience, perspectives, & opinions: Media Democracy Online, Voices for Media Democracy, Directory of Women's Media, Communication News, Action, Links, WIFP Philosophy, Print Publications, Women's Media Page, Media & Justice, Links
  • Yale University (US), The Ada project (TAP) - clearinghouse for information & resources related to women in computing: conferences, funding, organizations, projects, employment, famous women

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