Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics (AWSEM)
After-school club with a science mentor for hands-on science and math activities, site visits to see women at work in science and math fields, competitions and science lectures.
A national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and empower 9-14 year old girls to make the most of their lives.
Offering comprehensive educational and peer programs to help build girls'
self-esteem and competency to better participate in an increasingly
complex and competitive work force.
Encouraging more young women to pursue science and math based fields
by providing role models of women who have succeeded in technology and
a resource for students and teachers.
Promoting and encouraging the sharing of knowledge. They have chapter(s)
in the Bay Area and a mentoring program that focuses on college-age
young women.