e-newsletter #14, May 27, 2008
Recent AAUW NC news
What’s a Woman to Do: Tools for Pay Equity, 2008
Convention Workshop Summary: Tools for Pay Equity
Captioning at the Convention, 2008
Something new at this meeting was the use of a professional “captionist†who transcribed the discussions from the board meeting, the annual business meeting, and other plenary sessions.
Tryon Area: Strengths of Democracy, 2008
Notes on a series of programs from the Tryon Area Branch.
The Science House Girls Collaborative Forum, 2008
Information on the May 27, 2008, forum to increase collaboration among the STEM organizations in the area and how to apply for the NGCP minigrants.
AAUW NC Fall Meeting Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2008
The Chapel Hill branch is the host for the AAUW NC fall meeting, October 31 – November 1, 2008. Hotel information is available now. Plan to come!
Resources for public policy chairs, 2008
Notes on the Public Policy resources in the AAUW Member Center, including a new Branch Public Policy Chair Manual.
Planning for role model visits with students, 2008
Notes from the NGCP webinar led by representatives from TechBridge.
Hearings on draft legislation to remove barriers in academia, 2008
The US Congress is considering legislation to remove barriers for women in academic science and engineering fields.
Chapel Hill STEM Project for 4th Grade Girls in Durham, 2008
Information on the genesis of the Chapel Hill branch’s project to encourage girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math. The project will launch at a Durham school this fall.