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© 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science

Irvine Valley College

Support for Women (and men) in Electronic Technology

www.womentechworld.org/ivc

IVC CalWomenTech Website

Your electronic gateway to connecting with other women in technology

Female role models, women in technology associations, e-mentoring, e-jobs, CalWomenTech Learning Library

http://www.womentechworld.org/ivc


Electronic Technology Made Easier

Building block skills in math, spatial reasoning, problem solving, and tool identification and use make electronics technology easier

The CalWomenTech Learning Library has software available to male and female students for free

Visit URL to see what the CWT Library has to offer http://www.iwitts.com/html/cwtlibrary_home.html


Math Help and More! CalWomenTech Library

Algebra 1 Cognitive Tutor Software – adapts to the student’s performance and provides “hints” customized to the student. Real world problems.

Math Success Deluxe – Self-paced and led by virtual tutors, concepts shown through images and animation.

Electrician’s Toolbox, Blueprint Reading Problem Solving and Spatial Reasoning Software

and Movie “Flatlands ”.


CalWomen Tech Library and Tutoring Contacts

Rachel MandersA-1245500 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618(949) [email protected]

Larisa Sergeyeva, CoordinatorLearning CenterLibrary 100A and 100B5500 Irvine Center Drive<Irvine, CA 92618(949) [email protected]


Both female and male students can use these resources.

CalWomenTech Library Contact:

Tutoring Contact:

Women in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Women in IEEE is a membership organization that provides awards, receptions at major technical conferences, career advancement programs, mentoring and assistance through affinity groups and activities, as well as facilitates the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into and retention of women in engineering programs.http://www.ieee.org/women

Connect with other Women in Your Field for Support



WomenTechWorld.org

The on-line home for women technicians to connect with each other. Whether you are a Network Engineer, a Mechanic or a Sound Tech or a female student in a tech major, you'll want to visit WomenTechWorld.Org—where you're not alone anymore.


WomenTech Talk Email Discussion

This listserv has more than 500 women technicians and students participating in an email discussion group. It serves as a source of support and inspiration where women help each other with questions and topics such as:

How do I effectively handle negative comments by classmates or coworkers so I can focus on my class or job? Finding a Job in Your Male-Dominated Field Getting Promoted in Your Male-Dominated Field

www.womentechworld.org/womentechtalk.htm


WomenTechWorld.orgE-Mentoring

E-Mentors exists to connect female students in technology/trades with women successfully working in male-dominated fields

Women new to traditionally male jobs can find guidance and support from women who have been there

http://www.womentechworld.org/ementoring.htm

Podcasts of Women in Technology

Developing Male Allies in Your Male-dominated FieldLori Johnson, President of Ladies, Start Your Engines!

Time Management Tips for Women in TechnologyJerri Barrett, Director of Marketing at the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology. She worked in the high tech industry for almost 20 years.

More podcasts coming soon!http://www.iwitts.com/html/CWTSite_etraining.html



WomenTechWorld.orgE-Jobs

Connect with employers who are actively seeking female job applicants in typically male-dominated professions. E-Jobs offers you:

Free, current listings Auto Notify, which gives you email notices when new jobs meeting

your criteria have been posted My Checklist feature to save your favorite job opportunities for

easy reference


CalWomenTech Project

8 California community colleges receive support and technical assistance from the Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science to help recruit and retain women into technology programs where they are under-represented. (Project is funded via the National Science Foundation through March 2011)

http://www.womentechworld.org/ivc

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