Articles of interest to Women in IT

Working on the pay gap: He clicked, she clicked
Imagine a field in which women are paid well and make almost as much as their male counterparts. Then imagine that most women are shunning these jobs.

Still a Man's World?
The wage gap between men and women still persists, even among Internet Economy employees.

A Pretty Face Is Not Enough
Boys are the target of mass-marketing by the video game industry. A new study suggests that the negative images in many top-selling games may be sending harmful messages to girls. So what do girls really want? By Kendra Mayfield.

Study: Women Good for Your Biz
Investors, take note: A new study reveals that with women in top management, companies may fare better on the stock market. By Katie Dean.

Women Entrepreneurs Hit D.C.
Springboard 2000, a women's venture funding event, is nigh. But some wonder whether women really need their own conference to gain visibility in the old boy world of venture capital. By Kendra Mayfield.

Sili Valley: Unfriendly to Women?
A woman executive at Intuit produces a video showing how easily women in technology are alienated in the tech work culture. But is it really more about ageism than sexism? By Lakshmi Chaudhry.

Why Girls Don't Compute
Jane isn't afraid of technology, she's just turned off by how it's presented. Educators need innovative ways to engage girls in computer culture so they don't get left behind. By Kendra Mayfield.

Hatching With a Heart
Along with venture capital and infrastructure, incubators for women-run businesses offer community and empowerment. Making money is now a sensitive business. By Lakshmi Chaudhry.

More women tech links from, Women in Tech : A news collection by Wired.

Tech Communities

Women in Technology International
The organization Women in Technology International has a very well rounded site that is dedicated to the advancement of women in technology. They support many programs that provide women recognition for their achievements.

The Ada Project
The Ada Project is a clearinghouse for information and resources related to women in computing. It is the most comprehensive site we have seen yet. Check it out!

Offline Tech Communities

Webgrrls International
This organization is an asset to the IT community. Become networked to hundreds of women through monthly meetings and get involved in specialized groups to learn more about specific topics. They have chapters throughout the country and even the world. Visit their home page to become a part of this enthusiastic community of women.

Digital Eve
Digital Eve is new to the scene with women ready to take technology to it's limits. This group of women have started a non-profit organization to help promote and educate women in the IT field. Click on the link to find your nearest chapter, or start your own!

San Francisco Women on the Web
San Francisco Women on the Web also known as SFWOW has created and endless knowledge pool of information by networking women together in the bay area. They hold regular meetings to make contacts, mingle, and learn about subjects relevant to women in the internet age.