Feminism – The new “F” word?

In the seventies, it was quite common for women of all ages to identify themselves as feminist. Though many of today’s women still believe in the general principles of feminism, fewer women choose to…

Started by Manka Banda in Current Events Jul 1.

Mentoring - Does Gender Matter? 2 Replies

Mentoring – Does Gender Matter? In the winter issue of AAUW’s Outlook magazine, Gloria Blackwell wrote an article on the importance of mentoring in girls’ lives. Mentoring encourages girls to get a…

Tagged: Girls, Young, Relationships, Mentoring

Started by Manka Banda in Professional Development. Last reply by Manka Banda Jul 1.

"Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics" 2 Replies

AAUW's latest research report provides a comprehensive review of literature on gender and STEM fields as well as current statistics about girls' and women's achievement and participation in these fie…

Tagged: STEM, math, technology, engineering, science

Started by Mandy Toomey in STEM. Last reply by Edith Isidoro Apr 2.

International Women's Day March 8, 2010

Hi Everyone,   International Women's Day, a time to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of women worldwide, is coming up next week. I've posted an event happening here in the Washington, D.C. area…

Tagged: day, women's, international, events

Started by Mandy Toomey in International Interest Mar 3.