Women’s History

• Distinguished Women of Past and Present – A growing list of profiles of notable women.

• Women in American History – A site maintained by Encyclopedia Britannica.

• First Ladies – Portraits and biographies of them all, from Martha Dandridge Washington to Hillary Rodham Clinton.

• FirstLadies.org – The National First ladies’ Library is a national archive devoted to educating people about the contributions of First Ladies and other important women in history.

• 4000 Years of Women in Science – Thumbnail biographies and other information.

• Godey’s Lady’s Book Online – Several complete issues of one of the 19^th century’s most popular American women’s magazines.

• National Women’s Hall of Fame – Mini-bios of the women who’ve been named to the Hall of Fame.

• National Women’s History Project – The latest information about events for Women’s History Month, plus links to many other online resources for teachers and students.

• Worldwide Guide to Women Leaders – This site, maintained by a journalist, features listings of women in political positions of power throughout the world and throughout history and is updated frequently.

• Association for Women in Mathematics – Association for Women in Mathematics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging women in the mathematical sciences. Web site has information on education, workshops, travel grants, competitions for high school students and career resources.

• Association for Women in Science – Association for Women in Science presents information on scholarships, grants, mentoring careers, programs for secondary school students and networking opportunities.

• GirlGeeks – GirlGeeks is for aspiring young women interested in careers, training and mentoring in computing, information technology and the Internet

• GirlTech – GirlTech is a technology company devoted to raising awareness and confidence of young women in the world of technology by introducing it with a sense of fun and adventure.

• Institute for Women in Technology – The Institute for Women in Technology’s mission is to ensure that women are actively involved in all aspects of technology.                                   Meetings, workshops, conference, outreach and ongoing projects are listed on this Web site.

• Women of Achievement and Herstory – A site compiled by Irene Stuber and presented by the Women’s Internet Information Network, Women of Acheivement and Herstory features extensive bibliographies of pioneering women, as well as a wealth of information on the topic of women and herstory.

• Society of Women Engineers – The Society of Women Engineers is an excellent resource for young women curious about careers in engineering but who have little knowledge about the field.                                   The site offers guidance on engineering majors, job functions of engineers, different fields of engineering, career availabilities, plus student activities, scholarships and an email mentoring program.

• Women of NASA – The Women of NASA Web site is a resource designed to encourage young women to pursue careers in math, science and technology.

• Women in Science – The Women in Science Web site features information on women in science, past and present, an international registry for women in science careers, interviews with scientists; virtual tours of science labs; mentoring opportunities; and a database for young scientists to register their future career plans.

• American Women’s History – American Women’s History provides citations to print and Internet reference sources, as well as to selected large primary source collections. The guide also provides information about the tools researchers can use to find additional books, articles, dissertations, and primary sources.

• History of Women – The Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America has been at the forefront of collecting, cataloging and making available for research those papers, books, and other materials essential for understanding women’s lives and contributions. The library holds letters and diaries, photographs, books and periodicals, ephemera, oral histories, and audiovisual materials that document the history of women, families, and organizations, primarily in the 19th and 20th centuries. It is also home to an extensive culinary collection and the Radcliffe Archives.

• History of Women’s Suffrage – History of Women’s Suffrage compiled by the Susan B. Anthony’s Center for Women’s Leadership.

• Women’s Rights National Historical State Park – Site of the National Park Service, Women’s Rights National Historical State Park located in Seneca Falls, New York.

• Women Come to the Front: Journalists, Photographers, and Broadcasters During WWII - The Library of Congress has combed its archives to make this site. The articles and photos on this aspect of women’s history are worth the substantial download time.

• Women in STEM - This resource provided by Bestcolleges.com features unique perspectives from women who completed STEM programs and includes a listing of scholarships valued at over $100,000.