Professional associations for women in fields of science and technology, and organizations that study or advocate for women in those fields. Also for women's groups and caucuses within scientific organizations.
Serves the membership of the American Chemical Society. Our mission is to be leaders in attracting, developing and promoting women in the chemical sciences. membership.acs.org/W/WCC
Giving women in science opportunities to realize their full potential and to attain a higher profile in society through visibility, networking and programs designed to fulfill these goals. www.awsn.com
Dedicated to the care of the woman patient and to improving the personal and professional well-being of its members. Includes health advice and guidance for the public. www.amwa-doc.org
To encourage the participation of women in the geosciences. The association promotes the exchange of educational, technical, and professional information to enhance the professional growth and advancement of women in the geosciences. www.awg.org
We encourage networking among women scientists by holding regular meetings that are free, open to the public and held at various locations around Princeton, NJ. www.princetonol.com/groups/awis-cjc
SCWIST's mission is to promote and empower women in science and technology. A non-profit voluntary association, established in 1981. www.harbour.sfu.ca/scwist
An association of scientists promoting the research efforts and training opportunities of women scientists in the Third World. www.ictp.trieste.it/~twas/TWOWS.html
Established to effect a positive change in the engineering infrastructure conducive to the academic and professional development of women and men. wepan.engr.washington.edu
Strives to promote the professional advancement of women neuroscientists, facilitate contacts and communication among women working in neuroscience and collaborate with the Society for Neuroscience in organizing activities for women at the annual meeting www.beemnet.com/win
Dedicated to presenting information about programs and issues related to increasing the participation of women and underrepresented minority groups in ASME and making the ASME a welcome home for all engineers. www.asme.org/bmw
Sigma Delta Epsilon "is an interdisciplinary society of scientists who encourage and support women to enter and achieve success in science." The society's Web page includes fellowships, activities, publications, an online discussion group, plus links to www.gwis.org
Women in Healthcare's vision is to accelerate the advancement of professional women in the healthcare service industry, to exchange knowledge, to mentor each other, and to enjoy the process along the way. www.womeninhealthcare.com
An organisation in Huddersfield, UK, funded by the YWCA of Great Britain, which aims to help women experience and learn the internet. www.f-mail.demon.co.uk
Aims to improve gender equity, especially with regard to women's access to opportunities in science and technology. Documents and reports, membership information, news, event announcements, awards, and related links available. www.sarg.org.za
Regional network of science and technology practitioners, educators, parents, businesses and community organizations committed to the enrichment of opportunities for young women. www.saturdayacademy.org/group/awsem/default.aspx
A national coalition of groups that promotes women in science, technology, engineering and math, celebrates their contributions and applies new vision to these fields. www.ccwest.org