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Women in science

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4000 Years of Women in Science

The central claim of this website is that people (both women and men) have been active in science for as long as we have been human, noting that "_Science_ -- the creation of structure for our world -- _technology_ -- the use of structure in our world -- and _mathematics_ -- the common language of structure -- all have been part of our human progress, through every step of our path to the...

http://4kyws.ua.edu/
Association for Women Geoscientists

"The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) is an international organization devoted to enhancing the quality and level of participation of women in the geosciences and to introducing girls and young women to geoscience careers." Visitors can learn about possible funding, awards, internships, and employment. The Web site offers two publications discussing technical and career-development...

https://www.awg.org
Association for Women in Science (AWIS)

Established 27 years ago, the Association for Women in Science is focused on ensuring the achievement of equity for and full participation of women in all areas of science and technology. At the Website, the user can browse through the Activities & Programs, Leadership & Career Development, Magazine and Publications, and Links to Related Sites sections. A highlight of the site is the job...

https://www.awis.org/
Committee on Women in Science and Engineering (CWSE)

Formed in 1991, the mission of CWSE is to increase participation of women in careers in the sciences and engineering. The Committee is involved in conducting research and disseminating current data on the participation of women in these fields, and in monitoring the progress of these efforts. Edited by Linda Skidmore, the CWSE Directory of Organizations Encouraging Women in Science and Engineering...

https://www.nationalacademies.org/cwsem/committee-on-women-i...
Dr. Sally Le Page

Dr. Sally Le Page is an evolutionary biologist, science educator, and YouTuber who also identifies as queer and asexual. She is best known for her "Shed Science" series of quirky biology-related videos that answer questions such as How to make plastic from trees (and not fossil fuels) (October 28, 2019) and Can you blow up a balloon underwater? (June 24, 2019). Le Page also currently hosts a...

https://www.youtube.com/c/SallyLePage
Giorgia Lupi & Other Stories: A data-driven fashion collection inspired by three trailblazing women in science

What does "humanized data" look like? It turns out, it can look like a sweater, blouse, or bag. Information designer Giorgia Lupi wanted to create a project that combined data and storytelling to uplift the accomplishments of women in STEM. Through a collaboration with the apparel designers at & Other Stories, Lupi incorporated data patterns into garment designs, creating beautiful pieces with...

https://www.pentagram.com/work/giorgia-lupi-other-stories/st...
Her STEM Story

Her STEM Story is a podcast with a clear mission: "increasing access and the number of women's voices in STEM." Installments highlight women who are thriving in STEM fields, while also recognizing the barriers they faced due to the gender-gaps in their vocational sectors. The podcast is founded and hosted by Prasha Sarwate, an engineer who wanted to "provide a platform to broaden STEM role...

https://herstemstory.libsyn.com
Lady Science Podcast

Previously featured in the 08-26-2016 Scout Report, Lady Science is a magazine on the history and popular culture of science that publishes a variety of voices and work on women and gender across the sciences. The podcast, which has released roughly one episode per month since October 2017, is hosted by the magazine's Editors-in-Chief Anna Reser and Leila McNeill and Managing Editor Rebecca...

https://www.ladyscience.com/podcast
Latinas in STEM

Founded by Jazlyn Carvajal and Diana Albarran Chicas, two first-generation Americans and first-generation college students with successful STEM careers, Latinas in STEM is a "force from the community [and] for the community." The organization hopes "to inspire and empower parents and K-12 students to pursue STEM, and to help college students and professionals thrive in their careers." On the site,...

http://www.latinasinstem.com/
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NASA Women of STEM

NASA Women of STEM is a wonderful site dedicated to celebrating women who have made contributions to NASA in the related fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Readers will find a number of fascinating profiles, interviews, and articles about women at NASA who are engaged in a wide range of STEM fields, from teaching children about science to engineering rockets. For instance, the...

https://www.nasa.gov/education/womenstem/
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