Friday, July 30, 2004

Encouraging The Exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

The Gender and Science Digital Library (GSDL) is a project aimed at meeting the needs of students from primary grades through college.

To quote from their mission:

The Gender & Science Digital Library (GSDL) aims to provide high-quality digital resources to 1) help educators promote interest and engagement with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education by learners of all ages, particularly females, 2) encourage learners to pursue science education and future careers in science, 3) provide an inter-disciplinary examination of the role of gender in the creation, teaching and learning of science, and 4) build community among all interested users for the purposes of inquiry, information exchange, best practices development and mentoring.

The collection will offer exceptional resources and services that help educators in promoting and implementing gender-equitable science education in both formal and informal settings, to both male and female students, and assisting in increasing female involvement in the sciences. In addition, it will provide resources to researchers and others working to understand the link between gender and science, including how gender influences the development of science and the role of women within science.


To get some idea of the breadth and wealth of material here, start by visiting the FAQ page. There are separate portals for Students, Teachers/Faculty, Adult Learners, and Research. GSDL contains a wealth of useful information.

This is another valuable site and one well worth repeated visits and much exploration.