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The Olympic Peninsula Women's Outdoor Institute is located in Washington State, on the Olympic Peninsula, along the shores of the Hood Canal. This organization is dedicated to providing the tools to empower girls and women by introducing participants to self-challenge and accomplishment through outdoor sports activities: hiking, backpacking, ropes challenge courses and sea kayaking are the main tools of the program. OPWOI maintains a special focus in serving at risk or low income girls and women, survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault...
http://www.opwomensoutdoor.org
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The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) is a non-profit organization founded in 1971. Their continuing goal is to encourage women in the mathematical sciences. AWM currently has more than 4,100 members (women and men) representing a broad spectrum of the mathematical community — from the United States and around the world!
http://www.awm-math.org/
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Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc. has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.
http://www.girlsinc.org/
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The Girls State program targets young women interested in the government process and emphasizes the role of responsible citizenship in good government. As a result of their training in this valuable Auxiliary program, many young women will take responsible positions in business and government.
http://www.legion-aux.org/CurrentMembers/Programs/girlsstate.aspx
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In 1969, a group of women and men of Seneca Falls created the National Women's Hall of Fame, believing that the contribution of American women deserved a permanent home in the small village where it all began. The Hall is home to exhibits, artifacts of historical interest, a research library and office. The National Women's Hall of Fame, a national membership organization, holds as its mission: To honor in perpetuity these women, citizens of the United States of America whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education, governmen...
http://www.greatwomen.org/home.php
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Run by volunteers, OMF is a grant-making organization whose goals are to fund programs that promote building community power and reflect the diversity of the community. They choose to support programs that are led by and benefit women and girls who have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. Maximum Award: $2000.
http://www.openmeadows.org/
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At Passages Northwest we are dedicated to educating and motivating girls and women to develop leadership and courage through the integrated exploration of the arts and the natural environment. Our programs present opportunities for healthy challenge -- from rock climbing and sea kayaking to nature based art projects and improvisational activities. Through these challenges Passages Northwest promotes caring, responsive and creative leaders.
http://www.passagesnw.org
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Tall Ship Education Academy (TSEA) is a semester program that provides experiential education programs by mixing land-based training, voyages on traditionally rigged sailboats and community involvement. Our programs focus on the diverse youth in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a particular emphasis on girls. TSEA places students in the demanding physical environment of a ship at sea and challenges them to master rigorous skills and return to their home communities anchored in experiences of both self-reliance and teamwork. TSEA is a special pr...
http://www.tallshipsemester.org/
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The Guardian Life Insurance Company's annual initiative is designed to help women create, invest, and protect wealth by rewarding the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 16. Guardian awards college scholarships to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, that are taking the first steps toward financial independence, and that make a difference in their schools and communities. Three top scholarship prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000 and 12 finalist prizes of $1,000 will be awarded.
http://www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/girls_going_places.html
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Learn-to-Live Together, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Carrollton, Georgia. The organization offers two programs one for educators and schools, the other is an all girl school. The first program, Honors Leadership Academy for Young Women, is a week-long summer, residential program exclusively for young women 7th grade on. This is a well rounded program with each day broken up into three types of activities: 1. Academic courses offered by faculty; 2. Exploration of social issues through peer group discussions led by community...
http://www.learn-to-live.com
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Outervention offers comprehensive programs that strengthen relationships between adolescent girls and their parents. We use challenging and nurturing wilderness experiences and extensive follow-up programs as vehicles for girls to become strong, confident, and independent young women. Parents participate in the programs to support their daughters in the development of their individual voices. Recognizing the challenges of being an adolescent and parenting one is the key to the success of Outervention.
http://www.outervention.org
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The Traveling School is a semester-long program for teenage girls ages 15-18 who wish to enhance their traditional academic experience with an overseas adventure. This non-profit organization is dedicated to the values of building self-esteem, increasing tolerance, creating cultural awareness, and encouraging academic exploration. Students earn full academic credit for seven semester courses in math, history, science, language arts, foreign language, PE, and Global Studies. Our innovative and interesting curriculum takes full advantage of th...
http://www.travelingschool.com
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This article, by Valerie Strauss, describes how many of the Science, and Math classes are mainly occupied my boys. Why aren't more girls taking these classes?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A52344-2005Jan31.html
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This is Dona J. Matthew's article, with Elizabeth M. Smyth, hosted by the Hunter College's Center for Gifted Studies and Education. Focusing on why gifted girls stop "shining" in middle school, and why educators and parents need to do something about it, the article ends with research based strategies for educators to help advance academic achievement in middle school girls.
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/gifted-ed/articles/ShiningGirls.shtml
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This article by Douglas Eby, discusses how "the contributions of gifted and talented women are needed more than ever, including creative work from women willing to be "improper" if that's what it takes. Men and male-defined standards, rules and expectations can limit what women feel or perceive they are entitled to be."
http://www.talentdevelop.com/Page19.html
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This article by Sally M. Reis discusses how "gifted and talented females face conflicts between their own abilities and the social structure of their world. They confront both external barriers (lack of support from families, stereotyping, and acculturation in home, school, and the rest of society) and internal barriers (self-doubt, self-criticism, lowered expectations, and the attribution of success to effort rather than ability)."
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/faculty/reis/publications/External_Barriers_Latest.htm
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This article written by David Lubinski and Camilla Persson Benbow and hosted on the Vanderbilt website, is a research study on the gender differences in the abilities and preferences among the gifted in the fields of mathematics and sciences.
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/Peabody/SMPY/CurrentDirections.pdf
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This article by Lynn Rose discusses the issue of gender in certain maled dominated disciplines. Females tend to shy away from math and technology fields even among the gifted population. The author researches differential treatment of boys and girls by parents and teachers, and shares her own small study of high ability students and their thoughts on the issue.
http://www.sp.uconn.edu/~nrcgt/news/spring99/sprng994.html
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Why are talented girls and women seeming to "settle" for less than what they are capable of? Sally Reis has spent the last 20 years conducting research on gifted females ranging in age from 6 to 93. She has come to the conclusion that gifted women are faced with numerous, complex choices that affect the course of their lives. They also battle sexual stereotypes even now at the beginning of a new millennium. Check out this website for a deeper look into this issue.
http://www.twicegifted.net/gender.htm
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This paper by Mark L. Elliott, hosted by the Tasmania Department of Education, discusses some of the social and emotional vulnerabilities of gifted adolescent boys. A variety of case studies were used to address peer isolation and rejection in the context of adolescent risk-taking and academic underachievement.
http://www.tased.edu.au/tasonline/tag/aaegt7/elliott.htm
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This article is extracts from an unpublished study of Robin Keown for a course in the Master in Special Education program at the Department of Education Studies of the University of Waikato.
http://www.reap.org.nz/~ftritt/robin.html
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"In early childhood and through the elementary school years, gifted boys and girls are equal in number. In adolescence, however, a marked turnaround occurs. At around age twelve gifted boys outnumber gifted girls, and by adulthood there are far more gifted men than gifted women. What happens to those young gifted girls? They don't just disappear; many gifted girls don't capitalize on their giftedness. Their academic achievement and other talents falter, and their gifts may become obscured on the way to womanhood. Research suggests that several ...
http://www.aboutourkids.org/aboutour/articles/giftedgirls.html
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This is a website for girls only! Pen pals, diaries, classes, advice, books, contests and much more. It is fun and free. aGirlsWorld.com has over 60 page editors and 30 advice editors from around the globe.
http://www.agirlsworld.com/
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This guide by Will Glennon and Jeanne Elium, suggests tools for raising emotionally healthy boys in a culture that preaches stoicism for men. Some of the suggestions revolve around attitudes adults should cultivate in dealing with boys. The book also describes practical things adults can do to enhance boys' mental and emotional health.
http://www.conari.com/estore/product_detail.jsp?product_group_id=1
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This book by the author of "The Wonder of Boys" addresses the challenges of male adolescence. Gurian explores the biological and emotional landscape of male adolescence from cross disciplinary perspectives--culling research from medical science, psychology, anthropology and his own personal observation. What results is a very thorough and interesting overview of male adolescence.
http://www.penguinputnam.com/Book/BookFrame/0,,,00.html?id=0874779693
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This book by S. Scheffer looks at the lack of a "crisis of confidence" in homeschooled adolescent girls, compared with other girls in more traditional school settings. Several of the girls interviewed for this study are intellectually or artistically gifted.
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Eighteen women share inspirational stories of how they used adventure to challenge themselves beyond their perceived limits. Frances Karnes and Suzanne Bean end their book with a sequential listing of significant accomplishments women have made throughout history. This provides a valuable reminder that women have been accomplishing amazing things for hundreds of years, and will continue to do so as they strengthen their character and confidence.
http://www.giftedbooks.com/productdetails.asp?id=79
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Beyond Apperance, written by Norine Johnson, Michael Robrts and Judith Worrell, takes a scientific approach to research the culture of teenage girls. The book discusses gender roles, body image, family/peer relationships, sexual decision making, and experiences that impact and shape teenage girls and society. To read a review of this book, click here.
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"Empowered Girls: A Girls Guide to Positive Activism, Volunteering, and Philanthropy offers a hands-on guide for girls looking to take an active role in their school and community. The authors offer solid reasons for active involvement, strategies for choosing how to be of help and with which groups; and methods for getting involved. It's all here - sage advice to girls seeking to become positive activists, profiles of girls who are involved in leading their community, and resources that range from funding sources to organizations that a...
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In this inspirational book, Frances Karnes, Suzanne Bean and Elizabeth Verdick introduce dozens of young female entrepreneurs ranging in age from 9 to 25, and offers advice and instruction for others wishing to start a business.
http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/books/entrepreneurs.htm
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Read about original concepts that form a framework to help parents better understand their daughters. JoAnn Deak and Teresa Barker give us girls perspectives as they struggle with body image, self esteem, intellectual growth, peer pressure, and media messages.
http://hyperionbooks.com/titlepage.asp?ISBN=0786886579
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One of the things that many boys give up on their way to manhood is a love of reading. This thoughtfully compiled annotated bibliography gives parents, teachers, and librarians strategies to help prevent this loss. Titles are organized by reader age and genre. Each entry provides a bibliographic citation, suggested age range, and brief annotation. Odean urges adults to provide boys with literature that reflects the widest possible range of emotions and experiences, from swashbuckling adventure to peaceful daydreaming. A list of magazines for yo...
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These books contain strong female characters, "girls and women who are creative, capable, articulate and intelligent, solving problems, facing challenges, resolving conflicts and going on quests. This resource book is divided by age group/difficulty level. They are not sidekicks or tokens waiting to be rescued; they are doing the rescuing." Nor are they waiting for a male to provide a happy ending; they are fashioning their own stories and their own endings.
http://www.kathleenodean.com/girls.htm
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Over the years, author Adam J. Cox Ph.D., developed group techniques that are effective with boys because they build on the three primary social learning platforms of boys – the desire for action, mastery and play. Cox covers topics such as The Benefits of a Boys-Only Social Skills Group, Why Pragmatic Communication Skills Are So Important and how Actions Speak Louder ThanWords.
http://www.dradamcox.com/pdf/PragmaticCommunication.pdf
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The Summer Mathematics Camp for High School Girls provides a stimulating and supportive environment for girls to develop their mathematical ability and interest. Camp participants learn about the exciting mathematics of Chaos and Codes. The girls will work with female mathematics professors and graduate students, and interact with peers who share an interest in mathematics. They live in UNL residence halls and are chaperoned by a female mathematics graduate student.
http://www.math.unl.edu/pi/outreach/agam
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If you are a 16-18 year old girl, love adventure and want to learn about science in the outdoors, this course is for you! Discover the world of glaciers on Mount Rainier, an active volcano with 35 square miles of snow and ice. Experienced mountaineers and a glaciologist will lean nine women on a research expedition to the Emmons Glacier. We'll backpack to a remote campsite, sleep beneath the stars, and investigate glaciers as forces of erosion and indicators of climate change. To navigate the glacier safely, you'll learn basic mountaineering sk...
http://www.geophys.washington.edu/People/Students/epettit/outreach.html
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STEPS (Summer Technology Engineering Preview Summer camp for girls) is a one-week residential summer program girls entering the 10th or 11th grade. STEPS was developed by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) in 1997 to encourage young women to consider engineering and manufacturing as a career. UDM camp’s main sponsor is Ford Motor Company, with additional support from Visteon and Daimler Chrysler.
http://eng-sci.udmercy.edu/precol/steps.html
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The Women in Engineering Workshop (WIE) allows high school freshman/sophomore/junior women who are academically talented in mathematics and/or science the opportunity to investigate careers in engineering and science. Practicing women engineers from industry and the government, educators, and university faculty lead informational sessions and discussions. Each session includes a laboratory experience, a team engineering project, and time to interact formally and informally with role models and talented peers.
http://youthprograms.mtu.edu/wie/index.html
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"The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Science Fair Campership Program offers an opportunity for young minority women to attend Space Camp for one week. The scholarship includes transportation to and from Space Camp, room, and meals. This program is funded by a grant from Hewlett-Packard (HP) Company and General Motors (GM). Its primary goal is to attract young minority women to engineering and science careers. Based on Federal definitions and statistics, minority groups have been identified for this program that are underrepresented in engineer...
http://swe-goldenwest.org/mcc/MCC_Campership.htm
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This summer program is for girls who love adventure. Project Courage is a two-week wilderness self-discovery journey, taking place in Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay and Goat Rock State Parks. Girls will live outside in a safe and supportive environment while discovering and exploring their courageous selves through physical and creative activities, such as:
- Backpacking
- Rock Climbing
- Story telling
- Sea Kayaking
- Art in nature
http://www.girlventures.org/programs/projectcourage.html
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The Women's Wilderness Institute offers wilderness experiences for women and teen girls in the Rocky Mountains and the deserts of the Southwest. Whether you're seeking a rejuvenating week of backpacking, the skills to build your own top-rope anchor, or the determination to make a major change in your life, we hope you'll join us for an unforgettable experience that will increase your wilderness skills, refresh your spirit, and bring you the joy of a wilderness adventure in the company of women.
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The innovative Kieve Science and Wilderness Programs encourage girls and women to pursue their goals despite traditional stereotypes, take healthy risks, problem solve, and try new things. Our Wilderness Programs include Junior, Senior and Advanced expeditions, as well as a Mother/Daughter and Women's Adventures. Since 1992, Kieve has been the home of the "Science and Wilderness Camp for Girls and Women," and we offer a variety of programs for all ages. The purpose in our beginning was to dispel some of the old stereotypes, to boost the opportu...
http://www.kieve.org/wavus_girls/index.htm
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The Women's Technology Program at MIT is a Residential Summer Program in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to Introduce High School Girls to EECS in the summer between their junior and senior year in high school. Participants are selected from a nationwide applicant pool of young women who have demonstrated talent in math and science. Admissions are academically very competitive. We expect students to be able to handle college-level material, but no prior experience in computer programming, physics, or engineering is...
http://wtp.mit.edu/index.html
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