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Balancing the Equation: Where are Women and Girls in Science, Engineering, and Technology?

Balancing the Equation identifies the gains made in science, engineering and technology, the key challenges that remain, the lessons learned, and new issues that must be addressed. A Resource Guide in the report provides the reader with material to pursue further research about successful programs, many of which were established by NCRW member centers. Also included are Recommendations, which emphasize that an increase in women and girls' participation in all levels of science, engineering and technology requires strong leadership, changes in cultural values and practices, and systemic reform.

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Balancing the Equation identifies the gains made in science, engineering and technology, the key challenges that remain, the lessons learned, and new issues that must be addressed. A Resource Guide in the report provides the reader with material to pursue further research about successful programs, many of which were established by NCRW member centers. Also included are Recommendations, which emphasize that an increase in women and girls' participation in all levels of science, engineering and technology requires strong leadership, changes in cultural values and practices, and systemic reform.

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Submitted by ncrw on Thu, 05/21/2009 - 4:52pm

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Front and Center: Women in Science, Environment and Technology

Submitted by ncrw on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 4:54pm

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Getting Women into the Political Arena

Submitted by ncrw on Fri, 05/15/2009 - 10:00am

May 15, 2009 posted by admin

This past year has been a whirlwind for women and politics!  The campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin demonstrated that sexism in the media is far from dead. A number of powerful women are playing vital roles in the new administration.  And Obama’s first 100 days proved to be very woman-friendly. Of course, our work is far from done. 


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LGBT Activism: Past, Present, Future

Submitted by ncrw on Wed, 05/13/2009 - 2:08pm

May 13, 2009 posted by admin

With the legalization of same-sex marriage spreading like wildfire in the Northeast  and exciting progress on hate crime protections (legislation passed the House AND Angie Zapata got justice),  what better time to discuss the past, present, and future of LGBT activism? 


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New Strategies for Leadership

Submitted by ncrw on Mon, 05/11/2009 - 12:55pm

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ADVOCACY CORNER: White House Council on Women and Girls

Submitted by ncrw on Wed, 03/11/2009 - 10:56pm

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