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Hey....Get involved!  The best way to network and meet other women in technology is to get out and participate.  This is a partial list of everything from associations to scholarships that support women and technology.  Know of  something that should be listed? Submit it here.  

Women in Science and Engineering -- Organizations whose primary mission relates to women in technology.  Many have regional chapters.

• Association for Women in Computing (AWC)
• Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)
• Association for Women in Science (AWIS)
• Institute for Women in Technology (IWT)
• Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE)
• Society for Women in Engineering (SWE)
• Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network (WEPAN)
• Women in Technology (WIT)
• Women in Technology International (WITI)
• Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS)
• Association of Women in Communications 
• Women in Cable and Telecommunications (WICT)
• WorldWIT - Women in Technology (WorldWIT)

• Systers - A Virtual community for technical women in computing
• MentorNet - National online mentoring network for women in engineering and science which connects senior women in technology to students from 52 universities pursuing technology careers.
• BlackGeeks - An online community and gathering place for African American Techno Savy women.  
• WorldWIT - Great regional networking list servers, content, meetings, some regional chapters.
• Changing Channels- A resource for students, teachers, and anyone else interested in pursuing technology-based careers.
• GirlGeeks - An online community that offers job training and communities in technology.
• Cybergrrls - A community of women in technology.  Some regional chapters.
• SF WOW - Women on the Web - Primarily a SF/SiliconValley  group.  Regular meetings, networking and events.
• TECHdivas - Online News network and resource for information on women and technology.  Put TECHdivas News on your site.

• WomenConnect.com - General Business information for Women
• Nawbo - National Association of Women Business Owners
• Workingwoman.com - General Business Info

Venture Capital and Startup Resources - Webs or organizations that help women in technology connect to capital.

• Forum for Women Entrepreneurs - Regional chapters and association  for raising capital
• Springboard 2000 - Three regional venture capital conferences a year for women
• Software Developers Forum (sdforum) - Bay area resource for entrepreneurs, numerous SIGS
• Institute for Angel Investors - Groups of angel investors in various locations.

• ACMW - Association for Computing Machinery Committee on Women in Computing
• IEEE WIE - Institute for Electronic and Electronics Engineers Women in Engineering Committee

• CRAW - Computing Research Association Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research
• NRC/CWSE - National Research Council Committee on Women in Science and Engineering
• NAE/CWE - National Academy of Engineering Committee for Women in Engineering

• AOL Foundation - Digital Divide Grant Program - Grants for programs that offer effective approaches to bridging the digital divide
• Bell Atlantic Foundation - Grants to support use of technology in communities
• Cisco Foundation - Grants for programs that provide vocational and job skills development within 50 miles of Silicon Valley.
• Gates Foundation - Bill and Melinda Gates Center for Technology Access (GTCA) goal is that no individual becomes "information Disenfanchised".  
• Hewlett Packard Grants - Generally equipment, form is on the web
• National Cristina Foundation - Grants to ensure access to technology for people with disabilities or disadvantaged

Government Agencies  -- Projects within government agencies that support women in technology
Education -- Projects and organizations with an educational focus

• Webprofessional.org - WOW - Worldwide Association of Webmasters with online courses and certifications.
• CitySkills.org - Resource for setting up centers to provide skills training, curriculum and skills standards with an emphasis web skills.  Focused on reentry.
• Academic.org - Advocacy group focused on Women College and Education efforts.
• Womenofsv.org - Women of Silicon Valley.  Research project focused on women's role and impact on technology career/lifestyle in the region as well as overall impact on civic leadership and philanthropy. 

Academia -- Colleges, universities and organizations in academia specifically supporting women in technology

• Smith College - Engineering Program at a Woman College

Scholarships - Scholarships and grants available to women pursuing technology degrees.

• Intel - various programs at leading universities specifically for women pursuing technology
• Association of Women in Science - undergraduate and graduate scholarships
• AT&T - various programs including paid summer undergraduate programs for women thinking about a career in technology
• Microsoft - paid summer intern positions as well as scholarships for women
• Society of Women Engineers - various programs available including re-entry scholarships
• Scholarship Resource Links for Women - numerous programs 

Conferences -- Conference gathering women scientists, engineers, marketing professionals and entrepreneurs

• Women in IT at COMDEX - Free! 
• Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
• Celebration of Women in Statistical, Mathematical, and Computer Sciences
• Women in Technology Summit
• Women in Communications Conference
• Springboard 2000