WOMEN – Careers in Computing and Information Technology

Girls Inc. – http://www.girlsinc.com/ This website is about providing information for girls about science and technology careers. There are profiles of professionals as well as games and interactive pieces for the girls to participate in.

University of Washington – Why CSE – http://www.cs.washington.edu/WhyCSE This website contains videos and profiles of University of Washington graduates who now work in the IT firm. It is recommended that you show the “A Day in the Life” video as well as the additional profiles at the bottom of the screen.

4000 years of Women in Science – http://crux.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/4000WS.html This website profiles important contributions of women in science over the last 4000 years. Point out such women as Grace Hopper and Ada Lovelace and their contributions to computing.

Role Model Project for Girls – http://www.womenswork.org/girls/compsci/ This site will randomly display a biography of a woman in science or technology at the click of a button.

Girl Geeks – http://www.girlgeeks.org/ An online community for girls interested in technology and computing.

Women in Technology International – http://www.witi.com/ This website is primarily focused on professionals, but looking at the hall of fame, photo gallery, and Women on the Move section under WITI Community can be useful for the purpose of educating girls about what careers are available in CS and the women who work in them.