Women in Science

This list of Internet resources was originally created by Dr. Joyce Yen.

Association for Women in Science
A network for women in science. Includes the "outstanding scientist of the month," job listings, scholarships and programs offered by the association.

Celebration of Women in Engineering
This site focuses on encouraging girls to explore engineering careers. It includes a gallery of women engineers, educational resources and a list of frequently asked questions.

Discover Engineering
Learn about engineers and see some samples of the work that they do.

Discover Magazine
Check out the November 2002 issue for the article titled "The 50 Most Important Women in Science."

Engineer Girl
From the National Academy of Engineering, this site shows how you can put your imagination to work as an engineer. This site also introduces you to women in different engineering fields.

Greatest Achievements
Learn about the 20 greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century. Each achievement includes a timeline providing a brief history of the innovation.

Guide Me: Engineering
Learn about the different fields of engineering and what people in each of these fields do to make our world better.

Society of Women Engineers
Provides a selection of programs offered through this association, as well as web resources and career guidance.

USA Today Job Center
Search for jobs here, or click on "Career Facts" to learn about required training, earnings and job outlook for different occupations.