The National Science Foundation (NSF) invests in women’s advancement and works in conjunction with these institutions below. One NSF program is "ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers."
NSF ADVANCE program announcement
- http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf10593
Institutions who have NSF ADVANCE grants
- http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/advance/awards.jsp
Virginia Valian - gender differences researcher (CUNY)
Video from Virginia Valian's visit to MSU on gender equity - September 16, 2011
Background information on Dr. Valian.
The Greatest Women in Science History
This is a comprehensive list of women scientists who have had the greatest impact on the field.
http://www.usa-people-search.com/content-the-greatest-women-in-science-history.aspx
Radio Series Highlights Women with Disabilities in Science
Concurrent with October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month, WAMC Northeast Public Radio is making available its Access to Advancement series about the opportunities for, and achievements of, women with disabilities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Divided into two sections, the first part of the series includes five stories that describe the latest practices, programs, and tools for supporting students with disabilities in their pursuit of STEM careers. The second part offers the stories of five successful women with disabilities who are studying or working in STEM fields. (October 2010) more
MSU You Tube
"Women Pursuing Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)" (video)
