Girls+and+Science+Resources

=Girls and Science=

Oklahoma & Texas Panhandle Affiliate 2011-2012 Competition
As part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology, the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) seeks to recognize high school women with outstanding achievements and aspirations in computing and technology through the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. For more information please check out [].

**Women in Science Radio Series**
[] WAMC radio has been producing several series on Women in Science. Visit the website above to access any of these six series pictured below.



**Association for Women in Science**
The Association for Women in Science is a national advocacy organization championing the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all disciplines and employment sectors. []

**Doing What Works: Encouraging Girls in Math and Science**
Doing What Works contains a collection of research-based practices. This page at DWW provides resources to encourage girls in math and science, such as spatial skills training and female role modeling. []

**L’Or****éal – Women in Science**
A philanthropic effort of L’Oréal Cosmetics supporting women in science and dedicated to making science more accessible to women. []

**National Girls Collaborative Project**
The National Girls Collaborative Project seeks to organize and coordinate local activities with organizations for girls interested in STEM careers. It contains a directory of local organizations sponsoring such initiatives. []

**Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ON THE AIR!**
Founded in 1982, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio is a non-commercial, public radio station and 50 non-profit organization. Our charter directs us to "furnish, prepare, and present non-profit and non-commercial educational, instructional, and cultural radio programs." []

**Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma - STEM Project**
The girl scouts of Western Oklahoma have a project where leaders can check out kits designed to get girls excited about science careers. []