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150 Ways to Show Kids You Care
http://www.cyc-net.org/today2000/today001211.html
This document contains some ideas that mentors may be able to use to build
a strong relationship with a TechREACH student.
Advisor, Teacher, Role Model, Friend
http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=5789#toc
Tips on being a mentor to students in science and engineering.
King County Mentoring Coalition
http://www.uwkc.org/volunteer/mentortutor
/mentoringcoalition.asp
The King County Mentoring Coalition helps mentoring programs
and staff develop, expand, or increase the effectiveness of
mentoring programs that serve diverse populations.
MentorNet
http://www.mentornet.net
MentorNet is an award-winning nonprofit e-mentoring network
that addresses the retention and success of those in engineering,
science and mathematics, particularly but not exclusively women
and other underrepresented groups.
National Mentoring Partnership
http://www.mentoring.org
The National Mentoring Partnership offers training and resources for mentors,
mentees, and mentor program managers.
Peer Resources: Mentoring
http://www.peer.ca/mentor.html
Find mentorship experts, mentor program descriptions, tips
and ideas, and links to articles and research on mentoring.
Locate a mentor or ask a mentor a question. Find a mentor seminar,
conference, or workshop. Reviews of the best books and videos
in the field. Subscribe to The Mentor News at no cost.
Washington State Mentoring Partnership
http://www.washingtonmentoring.org
The Washington State Mentoring Partnership (WSMP) is an
umbrella organization for the state's mentoring community,
providing assistance with training, recruitment, resource development,
data collection, public awareness and public policy. In June
2004, the WSMP sponsored a survey of 216 organizations to determine
prevalence of youth mentoring programs in the state. Results
from the 113 programs that completed the survey revealed a
robust mentoring sector in Washington. Download The
State of Mentoring Report for Washington.
Articles
Ancheta, R. W., Countryman, J. & Kekelis (2005). Role
Models Make a Difference. AWIS Magazine, 34, 17-24.
Ancheta, R. W., Countryman, J., Heber, E. & Kekelis (2006). Role
Models Make a World of Difference. SWE, 52 (1), 52-60.
Ancheta, R. W., Countryman, J., Heber, E. & Kekelis (2005).
Bridging Differences: How Social Relationships
and Racial Diversity Matter in a Girls’ Technology Program. Journal
of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 11, 231-246.
Ancheta, R. W., Heber, E. & Kekelis (2005). Hurdles
in the Pipeline. Frontiers, 26, 99-109.
Computer Science: Want to Increase Retention
of Your Female Students?
http://www.cra.org/CRN/articles/march05/werner.html
Pair programming has been found to be very beneficial
in educational settings. Students who pair up in their
introductory programming course are more confident, have
greater course completion and pass rates in that course,
and are more likely to persist in computer-related majors.
Dell, C. & Wallis, C. (2004). What
Makes Teens Tick: Secrets of the Teen Brain. Time,
163 (19).
Technology is Still a Male Bastion
http://www.businessweek.com/careers/content/jun2000/ca20000626_426.htm
The tiny number of women in the field is hurting the labor-starved
industry.
The Critical Shortage of Women in IT
http://www.networkworld.com/news/1999/1122women.html
This article is about reversing the downward spiral in
the ranks of female IT workers as a solution to the technology
worker shortage.
The Forgotten Majority
http://www.cio.com/archive/110100_diff.html
An article about the still low number of women in Information
Technology (IT) and in the corporate world.
Why Women Hate IT
http://www.cio.com/article/101250/Why_Women_Hate_I.T.
Almost half of all IT job openings will go begging this
year. At the same time, women are leaving the IT ranks at twice
the rate of men. How can we stop this madness?
Web
4,000 Years of Women in Science
http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/
This site grew out of the public talks given by Dr. Sethanne
Howard, currently with the National Science Foundation. The
site lists more than 125 names from our scientific and technical
past and they are all women.
Best Online Resources for Women and Minorities
in Science and Technology
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/womenminoritiestech.html
Extensive list of links to education, organization, and career Web sites.
Celebration of Women in Engineering
http://www.engineergirl.org/CMS/CWE.aspx
A site for parents, teachers, engineers and others interested
in helping girls discover the opportunities in engineering careers.
Earth & Sky
http://www.earthsky.org
The Earth and Sky Radio Series has been in production for 12
years. The Web site features provides science-related content for students,
parents, and educators. The site includes a section on
Women in Science.
Engineer Girl – a program of
the National Academy of Engineering
http://www.engineergirl.org
This site celebrates the achievements of women engineers
and shares information on engineering careers with girls and
young women.
How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com
Expansive Web site explains the science, technology, and process
behind thousands of inventions. There are special sections
for computers, science, electronics, health, and several other
categories.
The Northwest Girls Coalition
http://www.nwgirlscoalition.org
The Northwest Girls Coalition was formed in February 2000 to
bring together organizations that serve girls as a forum for
collaboration, education, and support.
The Northwest Girls Collaborative Project
http://www.ngcproject.org/northwest
The Northwest Girls Collaborative Project (NWGCP) brings together organizations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington that are committed to informing and motivating girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Print
Bullying
Girl Wars: 12 Strategies That
Will End Female Bullying
Cheryl Dellasega
Ways to address bullying among girls.
Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls
Rachel Simmons
Exploration of bullying among girls, featuring perspectives of aggressors and
targets of aggression.
Ophelia Speaks: Adolescent Girls Write
About Their Search for Self
Sara Shandler
Girls write about body image, boys, politics, parents, sex, school and other
issues in their lives.
Diversity
Be Yourself: Questions & Answers
for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Youth
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Advice for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender youth or those who are questioning
their sexual orientation.
The Bluest Eye
Toni Morrison
This novel offers insights into self-esteem issues that affect girls of color.
Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble,
and Coming of Age in the Bronx
Adrian Nicole LeBlanc
True to life reporting on the effects of crime and poverty for young adults
and their children. May offer insight into the challenges faced by at-risk
students.
¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, We
Can: Latinas in School
Angela Ginorio and Michelle Huston (2000)
Review of the educational (K-12) status and progress of Latinas and exploration
of the cultural interaction between America's Hispanic children and the schools
they attend.
Gender Equity
Boys and Girls Learn Differently
Michael Gurian
Exploration of how biological differences and socialization affect how boys
and girls learn differently.
How Schools Shortchange Girls
American Association of University Women
Examination of how girls in grades K -12 receive an inferior education to boys.
Tech-Savvy: Educating Girls in the New
Computer Age
American Association of University Women
Report on the shortcomings in existing technology education for girls and recommendations
for systemic change.
Under the Microscope: A Decade of Gender
Equity Projects in the Sciences
American Association of University Women
Report reveals trends in the development and support of gender equity projects
and offers recommendations for strengthening the advancement of gender equity
in STEM subjects.
Books for Girls
Ophelia Speaks
Sara Shandler
Girls write about body image, boys, politics, parents, sex, school and other
issues in their lives.
The Shape of a Girl
Joan MacLeod
One girl play about physical and emotional aggression among girls.
A Girl’s Life Online
Katherine Tarbox
A true story about a 13-year old girl lured into an online relationship with
a sexual predator who eventually lured her to his hotel room.
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