Young Women of Achievement

A Resource for Girls in Science, Math, and Technology

By: Frances A. Karnes, Kristen R. Stephens

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Paperback | 1 March 2002 | Edition Number 1

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This upbeat, very useful resource guide will give young women everything they need to start exploring and planning a career in science, math, or technology. Part I introduces readers to the many exciting career opportunities available in the sciences and provides specific strategies for planning for a future career in these areas. Part II recounts true stories of girls and young women in the sciences, detailing how they got involved and what they have accomplished. Part III offers timelines of extraordinary women throughout history, inspiring quotations, a list of Web sites specifically geared toward women in the sciences, suggestions for science-oriented computer software, and many other recommended resources.

If you have an interest in science, this excellent guide, full of useful information, will start you on the path toward realizing your career dreams.

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Non-Fiction Education Careers Guidance Science Science in General Popular Science Society & Culture Social Groups Gender Studies Gender Studies: Women and Girls Sociology & Anthropology Sociology

Acknowledgments	p. 9
Dedication	p. 11
Introduction	p. 13
The Status of Girls and Women in Science, Mathematics, and Technology	p. 13
Role Models in Science, Mathematics, and Technology	p. 14
Why Is This Book Important?	p. 16
How to Use This Book	p. 17
Works Cited	p. 18
Planning for Your Future	p. 19
Careers in Science, Mathematics, and Technology	p. 19
Where Are the Jobs?	p. 21
Deciding on the Career That's Right for You!	p. 22
Classes to Take	p. 23
Read! Read! Read!	p. 25
Instructional Materials	p. 26
Special Clubs--A Great Idea!	p. 26
Finding a Mentor	p. 27
Stories of Accomplishment	p. 29
Girls of Accomplishment Ages Eighteen and Younger	p. 31
Girls of Accomplishment Ages Nineteen and Older	p. 113
Additional Inspiration	p. 161
The Accomplishments of Women in Science, Mathematics, and Technology	p. 163
Women in Science	p. 165
Women in Mathematics	p. 180
Women in Technology	p. 195
Great Words of Inspiration	p. 201
Girls and Young Women Speak Out	p. 201
Professional Women Speak Out	p. 213
Journal	p. 219
Log	p. 220
Student Inventory	p. 221
How Do I Feel about My Work	p. 222
Hall of Fame	p. 223
My Favorite Books	p. 224
My Role Models	p. 225
Why I Want to Be Outstanding	p. 226
My Calendar for Achieving	p. 228
Places Where I Have Shared My Great Work	p. 229
What I Have Learned about Myself	p. 230
Great Quotations	p. 232
Competitions	p. 233
Resource Section
Books for Girls & Young Women in Science, Mathematics, and Technology	p. 235
Books for Girls	p. 236
Books for Young Women	p. 241
Web Sites	p. 247
Organizations	p. 253
Competitions	p. 257
Special Programs	p. 263
Index	p. 271
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Young Women of Achievement

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