A national organization advocating young women's interest in science, engineering, mathematics, and technology. Offers links to online resources, a newsletter, and a bulletin board.

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

A national organization that promotes education and equity for all women and girls. AAUW is composed of three corporations: the Association, the AAUW Educational Foundation, the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund.

An organization of 10,000 women physicians and medical students dedicated to serving as the unique voice for women's health and the advancement of women in medicine. Some of the women's health issues AMWA has worked to improve include smoking prevention and cessation, osteoporosis, violence against women, heart disease, gender equity, breast cancer, and reproductive health.

A non-profit professional society dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. AWIS has over 5,000 members and over 50% of its members have doctorates in their respective fields, and hold positions at all levels of industry, academia, and government.

An action-oriented organization dedicated to increasing the number of women participating in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) research and education at all levels. CRA-W also seeks to increase the degree of success women experience and to provide a forum for addressing problems that often fall disproportionately within women's domain.

A web-based discussion group that offers peer and group mentoring opportunities. MentorNet's mission is to further women's progress in scientific and technical fields through the use of a dynamic, technology-supported mentoring program and to advance women and society, and enhance engineering and related sciences, by promoting a diversified, expanded and talented workforce.

WIE is dedicated to important issues for women engineers. WIE scopes of interest include: 1) Gather and disseminate information regarding the status of women and initiatives for, by and on behalf of women in engineering and science; 2) Enable mentoring and education programs within IEEE and make available information regarding gender related educational issues which may improve the entry into, and the retention of women in engineering programs; 3) Increase the participation of women within IEEE; 4) Address ways to improve the climate for women in IEEE and the workplace.

An advanced research, development, advocacy and action organization. The Institute seeks to catalyze R&D initiatives throughout industry, academia, government and the non-profit sector that fully engage women in all phases of their work. IWT draws women around the world into active and equitable involvement in the definition and creation of information technologies.

INWES's objectives are: to strengthen the capacity of organizations working on women in science, technology and engineering worldwide through the exchange of information, networking, advocacy and promotion of specific projects; to be a stronger, effective voice and influence in scientific, engineering and technological issues; and to increase the presence of women in mainstream science, technology and engineering organizations.

The National Center's mission is to increase the reach and effectiveness of organizations and individuals seeking to advance women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by providing valued services, resources and venues that maximize both individual creativity and interdependent cooperation, collaboration and synergism.

The Society of Women Engineers stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrates the value of diversity. SWE serves as a center of information on women in engineering (articles, professional development pamphlets, Professional Development Library).

An informal organization for technical women in computing. Provides discussion forum and database system.

An international organization dedicated to advancing women through technology.

A non-profit educational organization founded in 1990. It has a membership of over 600 and is led by a 14-person board of directors from academia and industry. WEPAN's mission is to be a catalyst for change to enhance the success of women in the engineering profession.

Women in Global Science and Technology supports global networking on critical issues in science and technology for development. This includes women’s formal and nonformal science and technology practices around the world.

The website is sponsored by the American Psychological Association to call attention to the accomplishments of women in science and technology over more than 4000 years and to provide news and resources relevant to women in these fields. The site includes a timeline of historical highlights.

W-i-R seeks to stimulate discussion on and address key issues that affect women researchers. Of particular concern is the serious under-representation of women among senior researchers, heads of departments, senior management and among those who access resources from funding agencies and organizations.

A global, online community for women in technology. WorldWIT provides a free, friendly resource for women in the form of information and advice from other members of our community. It operates more than 50 email lists around the globe.