Links and Resources

Note that no particular endorsement or recommendation is given to these sites. They are listed here because they looked to be of interest. We hope that you find some of them to be useful. Research opportunities: ACM-W provides scholarships for attendance at research conferences. College students and older: Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology Women @School of Computer Science, CMU This site provides a lot of useful resources. Check out their roadshow! Center for Women & Information Technology Hosted by the University of Maryland Baltimore County. CRA Committee on the Status of Women in Computer Science Site dedicated to increasing the number of women in computer-related fields. Has helpful links. ACM's Committee on Women in Computing A web site focused on activities to enhance the working and learning environments for women in CS. Women In Technology International A membership-based site to advance women in CIS. Includes career info. Women in Technology WIT, based in Washington DC area. American Association of University Women Society of Women Engineers The Institute for Women and Technology Focuses on creating technologies that have a positive impact on women around the world. DC Web Women Association for Women in Computing Programming doesn't begin to define computer science Link to Pittsburgh Post Gazette article. School students (but also fun for everyone!): Computergirl web site Sally Ride Science Club Yes, that's astronaut Sally Ride who started this science club for girls. Girlstart A web site for school-age girls. GirlTECH A girl-friendly web site with lots of creative uses of technology. Middle School Girls Envisioning Science and Technology Encourages girls in middle school to take technology-related career paths. NASA Quest A great place for school-age students to explore science. Girls Go Tech Brought to you by the Girl Scouts of America, this site has lots of great ideas about how to get girls interested in technology before 6th grade. Josie True Online Game This high-quality game follows the adventures of a young girl and provides entertainment along with cool technology-filled education. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Alice Alice is a cool program that allows people of all ages to create 3-D animation in a user-friendly environment. Get a free download of Alice 2.0! All age groups: National Center for Women & Information Technology Provides resources for students, parents, and educators. Women in Computer Science