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Girls Gain More Confidence and Interest in Technology After Participating in Computer Mania Day, Study Finds
According to the results of a new study, middle school girls who participated in MDWIT's Computer Mania Day for Girls (CMD) demonstrated improved attitudes about computers, had increased involvement with computers, had increased their consideration of technology-related careers, and had heightened self-confidence about their technical abilities . The research team included experts from MDWIT, the Center for Gender Equity, and Loyola College in Maryland.
See the Full News Release or Download the Study.MDWIT Today . . . Local
Postdoc Conference and Career Fair Announced
The S.T.E.M. 2009: Postdoc Conference and Career Fair will be held July 22, 2009, 8am-4 pm at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center. This event is designed for postdoctoral fellows with scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) backgrounds looking to explore professional opportunities in the Washington metropolitan region.
Read More about the S.T.E.M. Postdoc Conference.
Mark Your Calendar for Computer Mania Day!
Computer Mania Day will take place at Northern Virginia Community College on Saturday, October 31. Middle schoolers: Get into technology with fun demonstrations and hands-on activities, and learn about exciting technology careers. Parents and teachers: Participate in a separate adult program with information and actions you can take to encourage students to embrace technology.
Learn More About Computer Mania Day.
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Florida A&M University Offering Scholarships for Female African-American Students
Entering college this fall? Seeking financial support? Florida A&M may be able to help thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, "African-American Women in Computer Science." $4,000-$10,000 scholarships are available.
Find Out More About This Scholarship.
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Report and Webcast from UNESCO Future Forum Posted
MDWIT's own Claudia Morrell was a speaker at the May 11 UNESCO Future Forum, "The Future of Knowledge and Aquisition Sharing."
See the Future Forum Webcast and Report.
Keys Leaders Form Global Women's Technology Collaborative to Enhance Girls’ and Women’s Participation in the Knowledge Society
The Multinational Development of Women in Technology (MDWIT) has partnered with the UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development to co-host the formation meeting of the Global Women's Technology Collaborative during the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) for International Women’s Day, Monday, March 9, 2009, at the United Nations headquarters.
Read More About This Initiative. Visit the GWTC Website.
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