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PA Governors Conference for Women >> information [pdf] >> Keynote Speakers >> Registration Save the Date!! 2009 AAUW Convention June 26–28, 2009 St. Louis, Missouri AAUW: Because Equity is Still an Issue Video This video is an inspiring collection of narratives by women of all ages speaking about AAUW, its mission, and its future.  AAUW-PA will be offering a free copy of the video to branches in either the VHS or DVD format (details in the Fall FYI mailing) to use as a promotional tool for your branch.  Take a few minutes to preview this outstanding video by clicking here >>>. AAUW PA State Discussion Board and Announcements 2008 Gateway to Equity Award Keystoner

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for Women and Girls
National Girls Collaborative Project

Numerous programs and initiatives to create gender equity in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have been implemented only to lose effectiveness or fade away. Had these programs had the benefit of collaboration with other girl-serving projects, organizations and institutions, and tools to assess and evaluate the impact of their efforts, their capacity for continuation and/or broader impact could have been substantially increased.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a co-recipient along with the Puget Sound Center for teaching, learning and technology of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to fund the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP).  The NGCP seeks to broaden the participation of girls and women in all fields of STEM by supporting research, dissemination of research, and extension services in education. 

A central feature of the NGCP is the Program Directory (http://www.pugetsoundcenter.org/ ngcp/directory/index.cfm) which lists organizations and programs that focus on motivating girls to pursue careers in STEM.  The directory contains program descriptions, resources available within each organization, program and/or organization needs, and contact information.  The directory can be searched by Program Name, Organization, City, State, and/or Program Focus.  All organizations offering programs in the STEM area are encouraged to register that program on the NGCP Program Directory.  This includes programs offered by AAUW branches, Girl Scouts, YMCA/YWCA, schools (primary and colleges), or any other community group whose program serves girls or girls and boys in any grade(s) from K through 12th.

AAUW’s role in the NGCP is to establish regional liaisons in each region of the US.  In the Middle Atlantic region there are two regional liaisons, the liaison for Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey is Dot McLane (dotmclane@comcast.net).  Eventually a Regional Collaborative organization will be established in the Middle Atlantic Region whose purpose will be to hold regional conferences, forums, and award mini-grants to programs in the region. To find out more about the project and to monitor its progress go to the NGCP website at http://www.pugetsoundcenter.org/ngcp/index.html and sign up for the NGCP e-newsletter http://www.pugetsoundcenter.org/ngcp/resources/newsletter.html. 

EF Community Action Grant Awarded to Let’s Read Math

The West Chester-Chester County Branch (PA) was awarded an Educational Foundation Community Action Grant to Spread Let’s Read Math. The grant is for the period July 1, 2007-June 30, 2009, and is structured to support a limited number of Pennsylvania and Middle Atlantic Region AAUW branches in starting up the successful Let’s Read Math program developed by Dr. Claire Passantino of the Makefield Area PA Branch.

The Let’s Read Math program makes mathematics concepts interesting and fun for primary children and adults by utilizing children’s literature with embedded math themes that build both literacy and numeracy in children. The Let’s Read Math program can be used successfully as a one-time event, such as in a Family Night at an elementary school, or as a series of events at a summer day camp, after-school program or library.  An AAUW branch can be the hands-on facilitators of the workshops, or they can project manage other organizations that want to implement the program, such as a Girl Scout Council or YWCA. As few as two persons can present a workshop.  For more information on the program visit http://www.letsreadmath.com/.

Because equity is still an issue!

“AAUW advances equity for women and girls
through advocacy, education and research.”

Making A Difference in the Lives of Women and Girls

“AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.”