Help Your Parks
Diversity: Women in Science and Related Fields
The essence of a park is its resources and the essence of a park's staff is its diversity. Hence the National Park Service must have highly qualified and diverse staff to know, understand, maintain, and protect those resources unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations. Many parks hire biologists, botanists, ecologists, geologists, hydrologists, physical scientists, and education specialists or positions in similar professions to help obtain this goal. They aslo hire some in the technology fields such as GIS.
There are mentoring resources available from various sources, as well as professional societies and other resources to help women in the science fields, including the following:
Advocates
for Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Regional network of science and technology practitioners, educators, parents,
businesses and community organizations committed to the enrichment of opportunities
for young women.
Association
for Women Geoscientists
To encourage the participation of women in the geosciences. The association promotes
the exchange of educational, technical, and professional information to enhance
the professional growth and advancement of women in the geosciences.
Association
for Women in Mathematics
Dedicated to encouraging women in the mathematical sciences.
Association
for Women in Science
Dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics,
engineering and technology.
Biographies
of African-American Women Scientists
Short biographies of contemporary African-American women scientists profiled
in "The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences."
Bionet
- Women in Biology
Discussion group.
Committee
on Women in Science and Engineering
Serves as a national focus to advocate action for increasing the participation
of women in the science and engineering workforce.
Groups
Relating to Women in Science and Engineering
A list of organisations, sites and contact information.
Her
Electric Vehicle
Electric vehicle concepts designed by and for women.
Is
the Glass Half Full?
Women in science. From Scientific American.
Tapping
the Talent
An agenda for action for business to increase the talent available to them by
encouraging more young women into science, engineering and technology.
The
Hypatia Institute
Dedicated to gender equity in physics, astronomy, and the sciences in general;
with resources for students, teachers, and scientists.
The
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
Dedicated to furthering science education, encouraging women in science, and
serving as a science resource for Nantucket Island.
The
Role Model Project for Girls
Created to share the notion that girls can grow up to be anything.
The
Daphne Jackson Trust
Enables high-level scientists and engineers to return to their professions after
a career break.
Why
Are There So Few Women in Science?
Online debates. Provides extensive background information and participant comments.
Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering
Women
Chemists Committee
Serves the membership of the American Chemical Society. Our mission is to be
leaders in attracting, developing and promoting women in the chemical sciences.
Women
in Biology
Internet resources for women biologists about careers, education, and history.
Women
on Women (WoW)
A support group for women in science.
Women
of NASA
Profiles of women at NASA who specialize in some aspect of math, science, or
technology. Includes biographies, daily journals of their activities, live webchat
schedules, and tips for teachers.
Women's
Initiatives Committee
The Women's Initiatives Committee of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
(AIChE) aims to assist AIChE in taking a leadership role in promoting the entry,
development and full participation of women in the Institute and the profession.
If you know of other organizations or societies to add to our list please contact us.