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Association for Women in Computing AWC is a not-for-profit, professional
organization for individuals with an interest in information technology.
AWC is dedicated to the advancement of women in the computing fields, in
business, industry, science, education, government, and the military. AWC's purpose is to provide opportunities for professional
growth through networking and through programs on technical and
career-oriented topics. Association for Women in Science AWIS is dedicated to achieving equity and
full participation for women in Center for Women and Information Technology CWIT works to encourage more women and
girls to study computer science and/or information systems and to pursue
careers in IT; to enable all women and girls to use IT comfortably and
knowledgeably; to assure that the richness and breadth of women's lives
and concerns are fully represented and readily available on the Internet;
and to foster research concerning the relationship between gender and
IT. Femina provides
women with a comprehensive, searchable directory of links to female
friendly sites and information on the World Wide Web. Institute for Women and Technology IWT
works to increase the impact of women on all aspects of technology;
increase the impact of technology on the lives of the world's women; and
help communities, industry, education and government benefit from these
increases.
Institute for Women in Trades, Technology and Science IWITTS provides training, e-strategies,
publications and technical assistance nationally to the education system
and employers to integrate women into technology and law enforcement
careers. National Academy of Sciences--Committee on Women in Science and Engineering CWSE was established in 1991 as a
standing committee of the National Research Council (NRC). CWSE's mandate
is to coordinate, monitor, and advocate action to increase the
participation of women in science and engineering. SpiderWomen's
"general" mission is to advance the feminist revolution by
building relationships through technology to empower women. Our specific
mission is to train women and give women the tools in which to become a
viable force in today's economy, university and creative spheres. Techbabes
embrace technology with creativity and style.
Women & Girls Tech Up's goal is to encourage women and girls - and the organizations which serve them - to use technology to share ideas, opinions, support, creativity and political action. WiM is working towards providing support,
education, and resources to women involved in new media/internet careers.
WiM examines the social implications of emerging technologies, in addition
to supporting individuals in their professional and artistic development.
WiM offers diverse perspectives, critical commentary, and constructive
strategies to influence the future of new media. Women
in Technology International For more than a decade, WITI has successfully provided women in technology inspiration, education, conferences, on-line services, publications and an exceptional worldwide network of resources. WITI is the first and only international organization solely dedicated to advancing women through technology. The Premier Search Directory for Women Online. Possibly the largest index of links to resources for and about women; includes listings for content on women in arts, business, education, health, history, sports and more. A woman's guide to the best websites. |
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