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Title: WISH-net (Women in Science and Healthcare Network)
Url: http://wish-net.od.nih.gov/
Contributor: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) (author)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (publisher)
Diana Lemly (content provider)
NIH, Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) (content provider)
Description: This website offers inspiration, resourses, and mentoring opportunities for girls and women interested in careers in science, research, and healthcare. The Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) of the Office of the Director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supported the development of this website. WISH-net as a vehicle for stimulating and sustaining interest in scientific careers among school-age girls; encouraging women who are pursuing scientific study in college, doctoral programs, or post-doctoral fellowships or training; and supporting the commitment of women who are working in biomedical fields. This resource is appropriate for all users, particularly for girls and women, because it targets girls or women, identifies women role models or mentors in STEM fields, and acknowledges women's contributions to STEM.
Classification: Science -- Careers (ENC)
Format: Text/HTML
Language: English
Subject: Science
Date Record Checked: 2005-10-06 (W3C-DTF)
Date Last Modified: 2009-09-08 12:43:34 (W3C-DTF)
Interactivity Level: Very low
Interactivity Type: Expositive
Instructional Method: Career information
Gender: Targets girls or women
Cost for user: No
Copyright restrictions: No
Learning Context: Middle school
High school
Undergraduate upper division
Undergraduate lower division
Graduate or professional
Intended End User: Learner