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The American Association for the
Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of
Science, "Triple A-S" (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science
around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing
membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as
well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for
science worldwide.
AAAS is open to all and fulfills its mission to
"advance science and serve society" through initiatives in science policy; international programs; science
education; and more.
AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering,
and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people." To fulfill this mission, the AAAS Board has set
these broad goals:
- Enhance communication among scientists, engineers,
and the public;
- Promote and defend the integrity of science and its
use;
- Strengthen support for the science and technology
enterprise;
- Provide a voice for science on societal issues;
- Promote the responsible use of science in public
policy;
- Strengthen and diversify the science and technology
workforce;
- Foster education in science and technology for
everyone;
- Increase public engagement with science and
technology; and
- Advance international cooperation in science.
www.aaas.org
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Mission:
Organizing the disability community to be a powerful force for change -- socially, politically and
economically.
2008 Priorities:
1. Put disability on the map for the 2008 election
2. Grow AAPD to a greater national presence
3. Make AAPD the membership organization that
represents the full spectrum of the disability population
http://www.aapd-dc.org/
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American Indian Science & Engineering
Society
The American Indian Science & Engineering
Society (AISES) mission is to increase substantially the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in
engineering, science and other related technology disciplines.
Through a variety of educational programs, AISES
offers financial, academic and cultural support to American Indians and Alaska Natives from middle school through
graduate school. AISES provides professional development activities to enable teachers to work effectively with Native
students. AISES also develops culturally appropriate curricula and publications. AISES builds partnerships with tribes,
schools, other non-profit organizations, corporations, foundations and government agencies to realize its goals.
AISES especially helps American Indian and Alaska
Native students prepare for careers in science, technology, and engineering.
AISES "Full Circle of Support" model
provides a strong community of professional peers, opportunities and resources in addition to a tradition of
reciprocity. As we begin our year long 30th Anniversary celebration it promises to be an exciting time of reflection,
celebration and well as a launch into AISES future. Look for 30th Anniversary events, publications and
giveaways!
http://www.aises.org
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MentorNet
Mission:
To further the progress of women and others
underrepresented in scientific and technical fields through the use of a dynamic, technology-supported mentoring network,
and
To advance individuals and society, and enhance
engineering and related sciences, by promoting a diversified, expanded and talented global workforce.
MentorNet works with corporations, government labs,
professional societies, and institutions of higher education to address the need to develop tomorrow's technical talent. As a
nonprofit (501(c)(3)) internet organization, MentorNet has developed technology-based systems and programs to match
thousands of undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs in engineering and related sciences in one-on-one
e-mentoring relationships with scientific and technical professionals.
These mentorships help students learn more about
career opportunities in their fields of interest, about how what they are learning in class and labs relates to applications and
"real world" situations, about how people with backgrounds in engineering and science engage in their work
and lives on a daily basis. Through structured, email-based conversations, protégés (undergraduate and
graduate students, postdocs, and early career faculty) gain valuable information, confidence, increased interest, and the
development of early professional networks. Protégés report they especially value the input of an
"objective" and more experienced person with whom they can explore questions, decisions, and opportunities
separate from the resources available to them on campus. Mentors also report a great deal of learning from these
relationships, including increased skills, new information and relationships, and new perspectives on their work. The use of
email enables the participation of busy professionals and students alike, whose time and schedules might not otherwise
allow these mentoring relationships to develop and thrive.
MentorNet works with a partnership of organizations --
currently more than 100 colleges and universities spread across the U.S. and a few outside the U.S. (see http://www.mentornet.net/Partners/Campuses/currentcampuses.aspx for a list), a number of different
corporations and government labs (see http://www.mentornet.net/Partners/Sponsors.aspx), and various professional societies and other
nonprofit organizations. These organizations provide financial support for MentorNet, and also serve to connect our
services to their constituents -- engineering and science students and/or professionals.
Research-based and regularly evaluated, MentorNet's
One-on-One program has been recognized with national awards, and has matched more than 20,000 pairs of mentors and
protégés since our web site first opened in 1998. Program evaluation reports are readily available on our
web site, as are stories from individual protégés and mentors (see http://www.mentornet.net/Documents/File
s/MentorNet_panel_program.pdf).
Priorities for coming
year:
- Review model of financial support for MentorNet
operations toward achieving a sustainable future.
- Build additional partnerships with organizations with
congruent interests and mission.
- Increase participation in MentorNet's community and
One-on-One program.
- Continue to improve and add to programs and features
based on expressed interests of partnering organizations and needs of individual program participants.
www.MentorNet.net
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NACME’s
Mission:
To provide leadership and support for the national effort
to increase the representation of successful African American, American Indian and Latino women and men in engineering
and technology, math- and science-based careers.
www.nacme.org
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National Association of
Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates
NAMEPA is a national network of educators and
representatives from industry, government, and nonprofit organizations who share a common commitment to improving the
recruitment and retention of African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians earning degrees in engineering. As a
recognized authority in minority engineering education, NAMEPA serves as an advocate for those students, promotes the
professional development of members, and generally engages in a wide range of activities which respond to the needs of its
membership.
Vision Statement: To be
recognized as the national expert in the development and production of a diverse pool of engineers and scientists.
Mission Statement: To provide
quality services, information, and tools for our stakeholders to produce a diverse pool of engineers and scientists, and
achieve equity and parity in the nation's workforce.www.namepa.org
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 National Society of Black
Engineers
The NSBE Mission
NSBE's mission is " to increase the number of
culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the
community. "
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) with
more than 24,000 members, is one of the largest student-managed organizations in the country. NSBE is comprised of
more than 270 chapters on college and university campuses, 75 Alumni Extension chapters nationwide and 75 Pre-College
chapters. These chapters are geographically divided into six regions.
NSBE's Objectives
The National Society of Black Engineers strives to
accomplish the following objectives for our organization:
- Stimulate and develop student interest in the various
engineering disciplines.
- Strive to increase the number of minority students
studying engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Encourage members to seek advanced degrees in
engineering or related fields and to obtain professional engineering registrations.
- Promote public awareness of engineering and the
opportunities for Blacks and other minorities in that profession.
- Function as a representative body on issues and
developments that affect the careers of Black Engineers.
www.nsbe.org
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NOGLSTP (pronounced nah-goal-step), the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientific and Technical
Professionals, is a national organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people (and their advocates) employed
or interested in scientific, engineering, and other high technology fields. Among NOGLSTP’s goals are improving
employment opportunities and the professional work environment quality for LGBT scientific, engineering, and technical
professionals; opposing queer phobia and stereotypes by providing role models of successful LGBT scientific, engineering,
and technical professionals; fostering networking and mentoring among our members and LGBT students in scientific,
engineering, and technical degree programs; and dialogue with other professional societies and associations.
NOGLSTP is a non-profit educational organization under
IRS section 501(c)(3), an affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a participating
professional society in the MentorNet® Affiliated Partners Plus program, a sustaining member of the National Postdoctoral
Association, and an endorsing society of National Engineers Week.
NOGLSTP priorities for the current year include
participation in the 2008 E-Week Global Marathon, continued growth of the NOGLSTP-MentorNet mentoring program,
increased partnerships with LGBT employee resource groups and employers, and development of scholarship programs for
LGBT students in science, engineering, and technology.
www.noglstp.org
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Society of Hispanic
Professional Engineers
Mission:
SHPE is the Source for Quality Hispanic Engineers and Technical Talent.
Statement of Values:
We are brought together by heritage, social responsibility and desire to improve the equality of all people through the
use of science and technology. We value excellence in education, professional pursuits and leadership. We obtain
excellence through integrity, empowerment, achievement, diversity and continuous improvement.
Vision:
SHPE is the leading social-technical organization whose primary function is to enhance and achieve the potential of
Hispanics in engineering, math and science.
Strategic Focus Areas:
We will fulfill our mission by increasing educational opportunities, promoting professional and personal growth, carrying
out our social responsibility to be involved in education, business and government issues, and enhancing pride within our
organization and reinforcing our reputation as a vital Hispanic organization.
www.shpe.org
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The Society of Women Engineers
(SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes
engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those
aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
SWE’s strategic priorities are:
- SWE will provide opportunities for women to attain,
enhance, and demonstrate leadership, professional, and technical excellence that results in career aspiration, advancement,
achievement, and satisfaction.
- SWE will embrace and promote the value and power of
diversity in specialties, age, race, ethnicity, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, and interests.
- SWE will share its acquired knowledge and promote
programs that bridge the gaps in recruitment, professional development, and retention of women in engineering.
- WE will inspire girls and women from diverse
backgrounds and life stages to aspire to engineering for meaningful and rewarding careers.
www.swe.org
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Diane Matt
Executive Director
Women in Engineering Programs & Advocates
Network (WEPAN) is a national not-for-profit organization with over 600 members from nearly 200 engineering schools,
small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, and non-profit organizations. WEPAN is dedicated to improving the climate
for and success of all women in engineering. By transforming environments in institutions of higher education, a diverse
population of aspiring engineers can succeed.
WEPAN began in 1990 as a collaboration
of leaders at several major universities who were focused on supporting women in engineering fields of
study. Since that time, membership has grown to include a variety of institutions of higher learning, including large
research institutions, smaller technical or liberal arts colleges, and community colleges. Members also represent
corporations, government agencies and other not-for-profit organizations who are focused on the full participation of
women in engineering.
www.wepan.org
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Juan Andrade, E
President
National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc.
The National GEM Consortium is addressing the critical shortfall in the production of American engineering and scientific talent of underrepresented communities that include African American, American Indian and Hispanic American. Our model is strategic and proven with more than three decades of results. As a nonprofit corporation, our core focus is providing graduate fellowships in engineering and science to highly qualified individuals from communities where human capital is virtually untapped.
A growing base of corporations, universities, research centers, and U. S. government laboratories partner with us to provide GEM Fellows much-needed financial support—often the deciding factor in pursuing graduate education—and practical experience through advanced-level internships.
www.gemfellowship.org
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