Numerous programs and initiatives to create gender equity in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have been implemented only to lose effectiveness or fade away. Had these programs had the benefit of collaboration with other girl-serving projects, organizations and institutions, and tools to assess and evaluate the impact of their efforts, their capacity for continuation and/or broader impact could have been substantially increased.
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 FabFems Role Model Directory LaunchFabFems is an online collaboration tool designed to spark girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by connecting them with women role models from the field. Funded by the Motorola Solutions Foundation, FabFems is a growing database of role model profiles that is searchable by location, career fields and other keyword interests. FabFems choose the type of outreach that suits their availability and interests – they may be available to speak at a science night, visit an after-school program, or create engaging profile pages that show girls what it looks like when you follow your passion. We are seeking role models to join the community. Share your past and spark a future. Visit www.fabfems.org for more information. |
SAVE THE WEEK: The NGCP Collaboration Conference and the USA Science & Engineering Festival in 2012Washington, DC The USA Science & Engineering Festival will offer exciting activities and events in the Nation's capital from April 27-29, 2012. NGCP is hosting the 2012 NGCP National Collaboration Conference: Advancing the Field through Collaboration, Capacity Building, and Equity in conjunction with the nation's largest celebration of science and engineering. The conference is an opportunity for representatives from girl-serving STEM organizations to connect and learn from each other and national level experts. View sessions and information from the 2010 Collaboration Conference. Visit the conference website for more information and to register. Thank you to our conference sponsors!
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NGCP Webinar: Is Your Website Accessible? How Do You Find Out?Wednesday, June 5, 2012 In this webinar participants will learn the basics of the web accessibility. A fully accessible website is one in which all visitors, with or without disabilities, using a variety of devices, can easily find the information they're looking for and access all the features of the site. Participants will learn some basic steps they can take to assess whether their website might be excluding particular groups of people and no prior knowledge is required. This webinar will be presented by Terrill Thompson, technology accessibility specialist at the University of Washington, where his work is supported in part by AccessComputing, a project funded by the National Science Foundation to increase the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields. Register: http://www.ngcproject.org/events/events.cfm?eventid=247 |
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