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Although this site specifically relates to the UK, we have found many projects in other countries, that also discuss the issue. Below is a selection of these that provide relevant information, for women in IT and Computer Science within the UK. The Ada Project TAP serves primarily as a collection of links to other online resources Techup An 'e-zine' discussing topics which face females in Information Technology Women in Computer Sciences: Closing the Gender Gap in Higher Education A collection of thoughts and papers on the subject Binary Girl Learn and share knowledge about Information Technology careers, the Internet, hardware, software, and more, through an interactive community of women.; The Association for Women in Computing Promoting the advancement of women in the computing professions Computing Research Association Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research's (CRAW) A brochure highlighting the careers of several women in the field of computer science. Role Models for Girls The Role Model Registry lists many careers described by many women.Some of which relate to Computer Science Women in Computing Academic Resource The Women in Computing Academic Resource (WCAR) List is a compilation of colleges and universities that have formal and/or informal programs for encouraging/retaining women in computer science (CS) Systers An informal organization for technical women in computing Institute for Women and Technology Runs Workshops and Conferences for Women in Technology Women
of Silicon Valley a regional collaboration about the changing role
of women in the Silicon Valley economy and community.
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Who are we
The Ada Project (TAP), originally located at Yale, is a WWW site designed to serve as a clearinghouse for information and resources relating to women in computing. The WWW is growing at incredible speed, and is already host to a wealth of scattered information on women in computing. The goal of TAP is to provide a central location through which these resources can be "tapped." TAP includes information on conferences, projects, discussion groups and organizations, fellowships and grants, notable women in Computer Science, and other electronically accessible information sites. TAP also maintains a substantive bibliography of references.
TAP serves primarily as a collection of links to other online resources, rather than as an archive. We created and maintain TAP on a volunteer basis, and we hope that you, the TAP user community, will help us keep TAP as up-to-date as possible. We also welcome your comments and feedback regarding use of the site.
TAP is an official project of the ACM Committee on the Status of Women in Computing.
Who are we
Our 'zine grew out of an 18-month private collaborative online meeting of 16 small organizations for women and girls.
Our Goal: to encourage women and girls - and the organizations which serve them - to use technology to share ideas, opinions, support, creativity and political action.
The project was co-sponsored by The Women's Foundation and The Electronic Frontier Foundation, and funded by Pacific Bell.
Who are
we
Despite the pivotal role that computers play in our economy and
culture, and despite explosive growth in the job market, only 15-20% of
undergraduate computer science majors at leading U.S. departments are female.
While girls and women may be using the internet for communication and the
web for information-retrieval, it is predominantly men who are programming
the computers, designing and fixing the systems, and inventing the technology
that will affect all aspects of our lives. The under-representation of
women among the creators of information technology has serious consequences,
not only for those women whose potential goes unrealized, but also for
a society increasingly shaped by that technology.
Starting in 1995, we have engaged in an interdisciplinary program of research and action in response to this situation. The research effort has been to understand male and female students' engagement -- attachment, persistence, and detachment -- with computer science, with a special focus on the gender imbalance in the field. Students in the study have been interviewed once per semester about their family and schooling history, experiences with computing, feelings and attitudes about studying computer science. The goal of the action component has been to devise and effect changes in curriculum, pedagogy and culture that will encourage the broadest possible participation in the computing enterprise.
Who are we
The most important
goal of BinaryGirl.com is to share knowledge with those interested in learning
more about technology through an interactive community of women. Our mission
is to bring members together so that they may create the ultimate resource
for themselves. We will encourage others and give them the support they
need to expand their endeavors, whether it be building the perfect PC or
starting their own IT business. It is time for women to bridge the gap
in the IT industry and realize that they are an invaluable resource.
Who are we
AWC's purpose is to provide opportunities for professional growth through networking and through programs on technical and career-oriented topics. AWC encourages high standards of competence and promotes a professional attitude among its members.
Goals
Who are we
The field of computer science offers challenge, fun, and the chance to contribute to innovations that improve the quality of our lives. Traditionally, men have outnumbered women in computer science and engineering, but that trend has been changing. Increasingly, women are becoming successful computer scientists and engineers, reaping the career benefits, and telling their stories. Their successes are attracting more women to the field. This brochure tells the stories of a few of the many women in computing today.
Using high-speed computers, computer scientists and engineers are solving challenging problems not only for today but for future generations. One may be designing a robot to perform dangerous or repetitive tasks so people don't have to. Another may be developing a computer model to study smog dispersion or to map chromosomes for the human genome project. A third may be developing a graphical interface to make computers easier for novices to use. Still another may be optimizing an airline's flight schedule to maximize the use of its airplanes and minimize costs or developing a virtual reality scene for a movie or art show.
You may wonder about competition in science, mathematics, and engineering classes, or about being in classes where you might be outnumbered by men. The women in this brochure can tell you about these issues, but they also can tell you that the intellectual stimulation and fun of their chosen field, the variety of exciting jobs they discovered after graduating from college, and the continuing opportunities they see for career advancement have made their choice worthwhile.
If you enjoy your math classes, you will probably also enjoy computer science and engineering. If you enjoy helping others solve problems, learning about new ideas, challenging yourself, or just dreaming up new situations, products, or ideas, computer science or engineering may be the right career choice for you.
Who are we
There is an overabundance of papers, studies, and speeches which illustrate a striking imbalance in how:
Who are
we
The Women in Computing Academic Resource (WCAR) List is a compilation
of colleges and universities that have formal and/or informal programs
for encouraging/retaining women in computer science (CS). It is an officially
sponsored activity of the ACM Committee on the Status of Women. The WCAR
list, created by Laura Downey in 1994, was based on the presence of formal/informal
programs as one indicator of an institution's (or individuals of an institution)
commitment to addressing some of the obstacles faced by women in computer
science. The WCAR list identifies "women-friendly" academic programs in
CS thereby providing female CS students important information regarding
positive encouraging environments -- which can only enhance a student's
academic success.
Who are we?
We are an informal organization for technical women in computing that began in 1987 as a small mailing list for women in "systems", thus the name systers. There are now over 2500 systers around the world. If you are a woman in the technical end of computing, you are welcome. We also run Systers-students a forum specifically for female students in computing.
Who are we
In order to create a world in which technology fully and positively serves the world's population, we must assure that:
Increasing the participation of women in technology and increasing the positive impact of technology on women are two sides of the same coin. The Institute for Women and Technology will work to make this vision a reality by creating opportunities for women to bring their needs to the table and to participate fully in the definition and creation of new technologies. By our example and our outreach programs, we work with communities, industry, academia, and governments to catalyze a network of development projects that meet women's needs and advance women's participation in the technical world
What do we do?
The Institute for Women and Technology works in areas that engage women and men in industry, academia, government and communities to imagine, design, create and deploy technologies that have positive impacts on women around the world.
The Institute partners with a variety of organizations. We bring companies together in a spirit of cooperation to help advance a mission that will benefit us all.
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Who are we
Why this project? Why now?
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