Women in science and engineering

TWI employs women qualified in science and engineering in key roles including research, business development, information services and management. The organisation has actively supported initiatives to promote engineering as a career choice for women.

The listing of sites here does not imply endorsement by TWI, or that they are the best sources of information. The list is updated and links are checked periodically.

The Association for Women in Science and Engineering is a UK organisation which aims to advance the participation of girls and women in the sciences, engineering and technologies, and to contribute to policy in these fields. The Cambridge AWiSE branch has it's own site. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology works to provide a platform for women to influence all aspects of technology. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
Daphne Jackson Trust offers part-time fellowships to enable trained scientists and engineers to return to appropriate careers following a family-related career break. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
EngineerGirl from the National Academy of Engineering promotes engineering to young women in the USA and Canada. Includes the Celebration of Women in Engineering. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
Equalitec provides Companies and Higher Education Institutions with global best practice information on the recruitment and retention of women in Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITEC). It covers best practice, mentoring and networking. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
portia is a Gateway into Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) for all women, offering information on careers and education. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
The Society of Women Engineers (USA) works to promote engineering as a career for women and to encourage female engineers to develop their potential. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
Welding is for women, too - a news item from the Career and Technical School for the Capital Region of New York State. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
WEPAN, Women in Engineering Programs & Advocates Network, is a US organisation which works to bring about a positive change in the engineering infrastructure conducive to the academic and professional development of women and men. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
Women's Engineering Society promotes the education, training and practice of engineering among women and works to increase public awareness of the contribution women can make to engineering. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
Women in the World of Welding is an audio visual presentation. [last looked at on 11 June 2008]
Women into Science and Engineering (WISE) aims to promote science, engineering and technology as valuable and interesting career choices among girls and women, helping them to progress in their careers and ensuring their retention in the profession. See also WISE Northern Ireland, WISE in Wales and Girls get WISE - Scotland. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
Women in Welding is provided by the Florence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, S.C., USA. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
Women in Welding are shown talking about their lives and the rewards and challenges of their profession in a DVD (plus supporting material) from 'Women in Nontraditional Careers'. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
Women-Related Web Sites in Science/Technology [last looked at on 13 March 2008]
Mums in Science is a portal for busy mums who work or have worked in science. It provides a support community and information for mothers bringing up children while maintaining a career in science or engineering. [last looked at on 13 March 2008]

If these links fail, or you know of one that ought to be included, please inform Sheila Thomas BA MCLIP MWeldI, Principal Information Scientist at TWI (The Welding Institute). E-mail: sheila.thomas@twi.co.uk.