Psych-Out Sexism

The innocent, unconscious bias that discourages girls from math and science. Read about one experiment here

Professor Profile

Check out one of our fabulous professors, Dr Jennifer Lukes, herehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

A must see...

Phenomenal graduation speech by Sheryl Sandberg "You are awesome!" See it here

8 ways women can get ahead in the workplace

According to CNN, here are 8 ways women can get ahead in the workplace. Read about it here

Who wouldn't want to be an engineer?

Read more about women@SEAS in the DP

10 Tips for Women Students in Science Fields

10 Tips for Women Students in Science Fields

Importance of Role Models

Read about the Importance of Role Models and mentors here

Colleges, Professors Discourage Women from Pursuing STEM

Interesting Campus Technology article available here

Computer Science Barbie

Some thoughts from the DP about Computer Engineer Barbie. Read the article here!

Barbie's next career is a computer engineer!

Check out the new barbie!

Women prefer the non-geeky room!

Stereotypes steer women away from computer science. Read more about a new study here.

Science and the Olympics!

Two of my favorite things - the Olympics and Science! http://tinyurl.com/yhdfhy2

New Penn Engineering Magazine

Great issue of the Penn Engineering Magazine! Click here for articles on Penn Engineering faculty Dr. Cherie Kagan, Dr. Susan Davidson, Dr. Katherine Kuchenbecker and AWE Director Michele Grab.

Increasing interest in Computer Science

National Computer Science Education Week was Dec 7 and the NYTimes had two interesting articles about increasing interest in Computer Science.

New Programs Aim to Lure Young Into Digital Jobs
and
Computer Science Education: It's Not Shop Class

Interesting articles on Women in Science and Engineering!

Progress for Women in Academic Science, but More Work to Do


Can Women Be Creative Scientists? The Dangers of Testing for Creative Ability


Science pop songsters


Mythbusters: Who Says Women Can't Do Math And Science?

Researchers Urge Colleges and Federal Agencies to Coordinate Efforts for Women in Science

Congrats

Congrats to AWE Faculty Board Member Susan Margulies! Dr Margulies was just named a fellow of BMES. Read about it here

House Committee talks Math and Science

Minority Students needed in Math and Science according to professors who testified before the House Sub-Committee on Higher Education. Read article here

Obama establishes the White House Council on Women and Girls

President Obama has signed an executive order to establish the White House Council on Women and Girls. Read more about this important new committee here.

Turing Award Winner!

Congrats to Barbara Liskov, the first woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D. from a computer-science department and a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who has won the 2008 Turing Award. The Turing Award is the most prestigious award in computing. Read more about Dr Liskov and the Turing award here

Global Marathon

Global Marathon 'Connecting Women to Engineer a Better Future; Because Dreams Need Doing'

Now and into the future engineers and innovators will face new challenges and be called upon to play a vital role in helping solve the world's future health, safety, environmental and economic problems. To help prepare these leaders, National Engineers Week Foundation presents the 5th annual Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering. Sponsored by Agilent, Motorola Foundation, and the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, this live, 24-hour worldwide forum provides information, insight, and inspiration for women and girls on topics related to careers in engineering and technology. The Global Marathon begins at noon (EDT) Wednesday, March 11th and runs continuously through noon (EDT), Thursday, March 12th. Marathon programming is being organized and facilitated in six regions: North America, South America, UK/Europe, Africa/Middle East, India, and China.

This year's Global Marathon, themed 'Connecting Women to Engineer a Better Future; Because Dreams Need Doing', will feature virtual programming from around the world focusing on the benefits and wide-ranging career possibilities for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Participants will also be able to participate in post-marathon networking opportunities. The Global Marathon coincides with Women's History Month (March) in the U.S. and International Women's Day (March 8, 2009).

In addition to the Global Marathon's 24 hours of virtual programming, a global text messaging contest will also be held, thanks to Motorola. Participants can describe "The Dream You'd Do" as an innovative engineer or scientist in 40 words or less and post their entries on the Global Marathon website. Those taking part in the Marathon worldwide can vote on their favorites. One winner per region will be announced on March 16th, with the winner receiving a mobile phone from Motorola.

For more information or to be part of the Global Marathon and to find coordinators in all regions, please visit http://www.eweek.org/EngineersWeek/GlobalMarathon.aspx .