Professional Societies and Organizations in Computing Diversity
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
AISES is a national, nonprofit organization which nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for American Indians and Alaska Natives to pursue studies in science, engineering, and technology arenas. The trained professionals then become technologically informed leaders within the Indian community. AISES' ultimate goal is to be a catalyst for the advancement of American Indians and Native Alaskans as they seek to become self-reliant and self-determined members of society.
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
The American Society for Engineering Education is a nonprofit member association, founded in 1893, dedicated to promoting and improving engineering and technology education.
Association of Women in Science (AWIS)
The Association for Women in Science is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We are a Network, a Resource, and a Voice.
MentorNet: The E-Mentoring Network for Engineering and Science
MentorNet is a nonprofit e-mentoring network that addresses the retention and success of those in engineering, science and Mathematics, particularly women. Founded in 1997, MentorNet provides highly motivated students from many of the world's top colleges and universities with positive, one-on-one, email-based mentoring relationships with mentors from industry and academia. In addition, the MentorNet Community provides opportunities to connect with others from around the world who are interest in diversifying engineering and science.
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
Since 1974, NACME (the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering) has provided 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.
National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT)
NCWIT is the National Center for Women & Information Technology. It is a coalition of more than 100 prominent corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, and non-profits working to increase women's participation in information technology (IT). NCWIT was created to identify the reasons why there aren't more women in IT; identify what research and interventions can best attract and retain women to IT; leverage existing, effective efforts; and build a united, national platform for accelerated progress.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. With more than 10,000 members, NSBE is comprised of more than 270 chapters on college and university campuses, 75 Alumni Extension chapters nationwide and 75 Pre-College chapters.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. (SHPE)
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.
Society of Mexican American
The Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists, Inc., (MAES) was founded in 1974 to increase the number of Mexican Americans and other Hispanics in the technical and scientific fields. As a mature organization with a national membership representing all engineering and scientific disciplines, the society now has turned its focus on the youth of our people. By projecting the positive image of its members and their accomplishments, MAES helps to improve society's perceptions of Mexican Americans. By providing a networking and nurturing environment to develop their professional image, its members have opportunities to develop and hone their leadership, communication, management, and technical skills.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
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.
The Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC)
The Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC) is a joint organization of the ACM, CRA and IEEE-CSCDC seeks to address the shortfall through the development of a diverse community of professionals that can effectively meet the computing demands of an evolving society. CDC projects target students and faculty with the expressed intent of increasing the number of minorities successfully transitioning into computing-based careers in academia, federal laboratories and industry. Additional projects seek to increase the available pool of faculty members through partnerships and mentoring.
Women in Engineering ProActive Network
Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1990. WEPAN has over 600 members from nearly 200 engineering schools, small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, and non-profit organizations. WEPAN's mission is to be a catalyst, advocate, and leading resource for institutional and national change that will result in the full participation of women in engineering.
