News collected by the Center for Women and Information Technology at University of Maryland, Baltimore County 

www.umbc.edu/cwit/news.html

Wired Magazine, Women in Tech news

www.wired.com/news/women

Scientific American

www.sciam.com

Science Daily

www.sciencedaily.com

Events

October 2003 - May 2004

ISEPP (Institute for Science, Engineering and Public Policy)

Science, Technology and Society lecture series

The series explores the latest discoveries dramatically altering our understanding of the universe and ourselves.

For more information, refer to www.isepp.org

February 22-28, 2004

National Engineers Week, a celebration for the engineering community.

For more information, refer to www.eweek.org

Friday, February 27, 2004

Design Engineering Competition, Portland State University (PSU)

This competition is offered through the PSU College of Engineering and Computer Science for Grades K-12 to compete in various engineering challenges hosted by the engineering student groups such as Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society (TBP), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Eta Kappa Nu (International Electrical Engineering Honor Society), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The challenges may include airplane design, catapult, egg drop, edible car, mouse trap powered car, truss design, and electric motor.

For more information, refer to www.cecs.pdx.edu

Friday, April 2, 2004

Northwest Science Expo

It is a science fair for students in Grades 5-12 attending schools in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Home school students are welcome to attend. This event is affiliated with the Intel International Science and Engineering and the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge.

For more information, refer to www.nwse.org

Saturday, April 17, 2004

Expanding Your Horizon, a career conference for girls in Grades 6-12.

For more information, refer to www.eyhportland.org

May 9-15, 2004

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF)

Intel ISEF is the world's largest pre-college celebration of science. Held annually in May, the Intel ISEF brings together over 1,200 students from 40 nations to compete for scholarships, tuition grants, internships, scientific field trips and the grand prize: $50,000 college scholarship and a high-performance computer. The 2004 fair is being held in Portland, Oregon.

For more information, refer to www.intelisef2004.org or www.sciserv.org/isef

May 13-15, 2004

Women in Trades Fair, Oregon Tradeswomen

The Fair features hands-on workshops, demonstrations and information about training and employment in high-paying construction, mechanical, technical, and utility trades. Learn about more than 75 different training programs and trades occupations, from auto mechanic to welder. Discover how you can earn a living wage through highly skilled, creative and rewarding work.

For more information, refer to www.tradeswomen.net/fair.html