Online Resources

Great web sites and e-mail lists to connect women, minorities and girls in technology!

Women in Technology Web sites

Association for Women in Computing
- www.awc-hq.org/
- Professional membership organization promoting the advancement of women in computing.
Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance
- www.awam.org/
- Membership Organization, role models, job postings, newsletters.
- E-mentoring program, statistics on women, Young Engineer Program, Diversity Action Grants.
BinaryGirl.com
- www.binarygirl.com/home.shtml
- Interactive community of women interested in learning more about technology. Detailed interviews with women in a variety of tech fields on what their job is like. Message board for on-line networking.
Celebration of Women in Engineering
- www.engineergirl.org/nae/cwe/egmain.nsf/?Opendatabase
- Gallery of Women Engineers, Chats with Women Engineers, Engineer Girl for High School Students, Career information, Financial aid.
Construction - Tradeswomen
- hometown.aol.com/catstep16/myhomepage14profile.html
- Provides tips for tradeswomen in construction occupations including the "unspoken rules."
Greasergrrls
- www.greasergrrls.com/
- Greasergrrls.com celebrates women motor enthusiasts.
Lady Auto Mechanics Club
- www.ladyautomechanics.com/
- Founded by a lady mechanic for lady mechanics to swap stories, discuss the automotive trade and support one another!
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
- www.nawic.org
- Membership of 6,500 with more than 200 chapters. National
- National and regional conferences, networking, career development.
Role Models in Massachusetts
- www.genderequity.org/index.html
- Great Web site who’s main content is about 100 female role models with profiles and photos – many of women are in technology occupations.
Society of Women Engineers
- www.swe.org
- Career guidance, conferences, scholarships, student activities, "introduce a girl to engineering day."
TechDivas
- www.techdivas.com
- E-business and technology for women. Features high-powered female role models, career info and tech news.
Webgrrls
- www.webgrrls.com/explorer.htm
- Networking and mentoring forum for women in or interested in new media or technology. Membership organization with chapters in the US and other countries.
Women Chemists Committee
- membership.acs.org/W/WCC/
- On-line mentoring, Career Information, Newsletters.
Women in Animation
- women.animation.org/
- On-line role models, mentorships, streaming video interviews with members.
Women's Automotive Association International
- www.waai.com/
- Supports women in automotive-related careers, management oriented.
Women in Aviation Resource Center
- www.women-in-aviation.com/
- On-line networking, links to women’s aviation associations, for women in all types of aviation occupations.
Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WICT)
- www.wict.org/
- Membership association for women in this industry. 22 chapters.
- Networking and professional development.
Women in the Construction Trades
- www.expage.com/page/firewomen
- Education and information for women in the construction industry.
Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network
- www.wepan.org
- Strives to enhance the success of women in engineering. Activities include conferences, college programs, K-12 programs and publications.
Women in Technology International
- witi.com/
- Membership organization dedicated to advancing women in technology with chapters in US. National and regional conferences.
Work4Women
www.work4women.org/
Work4Women provides tools, strategies and a virtual community to help increase women and girls' integration and retention in high-wage jobs that are considered nontraditional for women. Occupations range from technical/mechanical, information technology, telecommunications, construction, and more.

Women in Technology ListServs

Mailing lists are groups of people who discuss a common topic by sending e-mail to one particular mail address. E-mails sent by individuals in the group are automatically distributed to all the members on the list.

A-WIA – American Women's Internet Association
- For women actively involved with the Internet and environment. Issues concerning everyday life situations, world and local issues of importance to women: human resources, career and workplace issues, finances, technological impact of the internet on women's lives.
- To subscribe go to:
  groups.yahoo.com/group/a-wia/join
Directory for Women in Technology
- www.topica.com/dir/?cid=2303
  Many local listings throughout the country.
Massachusetts Women in Technology
- Women in tech companies, e-commerce, Internet companies and digital media. Networking, job postings, contracting opportunities and tips, job advice.
- To subscribe send an email to:
  masswit-subscribe@topica.com

Minorities in Technology Web sites

Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists
- www.maes-natl.org
- National membership organization with listservs, outreach programs, scholarships, employment opportunities.
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
- www.nacme.org
- Increases representation of African Americans, Latinos and American Indians in engineering via scholarships, Engineering Vanguard Program, fellowships.
National Society of Black Engineers
- www.nsbe.org
- Networking, national conference, job bank.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- www.shpe.org
- Hispanics in engineering, math and science. Conferences, career guidance, student programs and scholarships, on-line chats and e-list support for students.
Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology
- www.diversitycareers.com/
- Magazine that covers technical and career issues of interest to engineers and information technology professionals.
American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
- www.aises.org
- Promotes technology studies among American Indians and Native Alaskans at both the high school and secondary level.
Latinoweb.com
- www.latinoweb.com/
- Portal for Latinos on the Internet.
National Black Women’s Network
- www.nbwn.org/
- On-line networking for black women in the US including a ListServ.

Minorities in Technology ListServs

Blackgeeks
- www.blackgeeks.net
- Black Geeks Online was launched in January 1996 to connect tech-savvy African Americans who are willing and eager to bridge the widening gap between technology haves and have-nots. As of November 1999 over 25,000 people have become members.
Afrotechies
- E-mail: afrotechies@egroups.com
- To subscribe send a message to:
  AFRO-TECHIES-REQUEST@PERSEPHONE.HAMPSHIRE.EDU with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. African American women discuss technology issues

Girls in Technology Web sites

Girlstart – Smart from the start
- www.girlstart.com
  Educating and empowering girls in Technology.
GirlTech
- www.girltech.com/
  Club Girl Tech features eight entertaining and educational areas for girls.