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• A Guide to Gender Fair Education in Science and Math
  A guide that can be downloaded of information and activities, including assessment exercises, intervention and teaching strategies, and actual classroom activities to increase gender equity in science and math education.
• Achieving Gender Equity in Science Classrooms
  This handbook describes the aspects of culture that researchers believe contribute to attrition from science, engineering and math majors, and there are suggestions to address each of these issues. If implemented, these changes may prevent very capable students from leaving the sciences and may also attract students initially not involved in the sciences.
• Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics
  AWSEM is an after-school project designed to link middle school girls with role models. Girls meet for hands-on science activities, presentations and field trips.
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society
  The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization which nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values.
• Association for Women in Science
  AWIS is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Website has information about a scientist of the month, mentoring, scholarships, book reviews and forum.
• Biographies of Women Scientists
  Biographies of women scientists and related activities.
• Committee on Women in Science and Engineering
  The purpose of CWSE is to coordinate, monitor, and advocate action to increase the participation of women in science and engineering.