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This paper, published by the National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology and Science (IWITTS), discusses the CalWomenTech Project results on recruiting and retaining women in technology programs over halfway through the project. Two community colleges that implemented CalWomenTech...

This paper, published by the American Society for Engineering Education, discusses the CalWomenTech Project results on recruiting and retaining women in two targeted technology programs. The City College of San Francisco's (CCSF) Computer Networking Information Technology (CNIT) and San Diego Mesa...

This paper, published by the National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology, and Science (IWITTS), discusses the results from a 2009 survey conducted by IWITTS. These surveys, given to female students in technology courses in which they were underrepresented, collected data on recruitment and...

The ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. This episode from ATETV focuses "on two schools where programs in environmental sciences and biomanufacturing are helping students make a difference in people’s lives." The episode can be watched in...

This video, provided by the National Convergence Technology Center (CTC), is a recording of Laura Nichols' presentation on successful messaging strategies technology employers can use to attract more female applicants. This presentation took place at CTC's 2017 Diversity Summit and it covers...

This webinar, provided by the Centers Collaborative for Technical Assistance, discusses effective outreach and recruitment strategies and tools for special populations (females, Hispanics, and Veterans). Specific topics include organizations and strategies to connect with Veterans, joint efforts and...

This paper, commissioned by the 2011 summit on Community Colleges in the Evolving STEM Education Landscape, describes the outreach, recruitment, and mentoring strategies that can mitigate barriers and improve retention in transfer programs between two-year and four-year institutions in STEM...

This website from the National Academy of Engineering is intended to bring attention to the opportunities that engineering represents for girls and women. The websites includes a directory of women engineers, interviews, information about historical engineers, facts about engineering careers,...

This 6-page article, written by Christine Andrews and Leslie Wilkins, discusses the Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) Project. This project involves "a high school class that uses technology in service projects designed to improve student's critical thinking and problem solving skills."...

87.9% of college-bound female students reported that The Engineer Your Life (EYL) website made them more interested in a career in engineering and 75.5% said the website inspired them to take an engineering class in college. The EYL website also helped 99% of counselors surveyed learn something...