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International Women Helicopter Pilots organization dedicated to the advancement of Women pilots. The site includes membership, scholarship and events news.

"Mary Kies was the first American woman to earn a patent in her own name. In 1809, she developed a way of weaving straw into hats that was an economic boon for New England. By receiving that piece of paper with her name on it, Kies led the way for other female inventors to take credit for their ideas. In this article, we'll salute 10 things invented by women."

"In an era when women are increasingly prominent in medicine, law and business, why are there so few women scientists and engineers? With Why So Few?, AAUW presents compelling evidence that can help to explain this puzzle. The research report presents in-depth yet accessible profiles of eight key research findings that point to environmental and social barriers - including stereotypes, gender bias and the climate of science and engineering departments in colleges and universities - that continue to block women's participation and progress in science, technology, engineering, and math."

"Today's women are capable of contributing significantly to technological advancements benefiting the human race as well as shine in science careers. Their unique perspective and skills makes them sought-after and valuable problem solving scientists. This contest is designed to awake the inventor in young women worldwide. Entry deadline: February 8, 2013"

"I want to challenge you. Yes, you, who are reading this article: mention five, just five names, of amazing women in science and technology you know, from five different countries in the world. The average person will likely fail to complete the challenge."

"Sheila Scott, above, pictured with her Piper Aztec Mythre. According to GRIN, in 1971 Scott became the first person to fly over the North Pole in a single engine plane. She was carrying NASA equipment for a communications experiment testing the Interrogation Recording and Location System (IRLS) of the Nimbus polar orbiting satellite. Jerrie Cobb with Mercury capsule. Image courtesy NASA. Jerrie Cobb (left) hoped to be an astronaut for the Mercury program. Cobb and twenty-four other women underwent physical tests similar to those undergone by the Mercury astronauts."

NASA G.I.R.L.S. Mentoring Project - Registration Now Open To jump start the future of potential explorers, Women@NASA has created a 5-week summer mentoring project that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for middle school girls. Participants will get to explore the possibilities of a career in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Click here for more information. Registration closes June 15th, and mentoring occurs July 9-August 10.

NASA Aspire To Inspire Project Launch Click here http://women.nasa.gov/a2i/ to discover A2I: Our vision for Aspire 2 Inspire is to reach out to young girls and present some of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) career opportunities available through the real lives and jobs of women at NASA. We want to "spark" the interest and empower young girls because they are valuable and can make significant contributions to STEM.

MENTORING Tomorrow's Professional Pilot Leaders - one-on-one mentoring by an experienced professional who shares her knowledge, connections, and guidance personally with you. Mentoring is key to your personal success as a pilot, and also to our collective advancement in aviation. The Ninety-Nines has potential mentors for you in every conceivable pilot career, from ballooning scenic tour operator to Shuttle Pilot. Even better, get matched to a woman professional pilot mentor in your area of interest through our formal mentoring program. The 99s Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative aims to provide highly motivated women pilots with the tools necessary to develop their pilot careers and leadership, through guided activities and formal mentoring partnerships with women pilot professionals, in a three-phase 18 to 24 month structured program. Get the latest PPLI Fact Sheet. Get a mentor - be a leader! Participation is open to 99s members who are in or plan to pursue a pilot career. For more information and application

"Pam Melroy, Pilot, 100th Shuttle Flight - STS-92 - Approximately twenty percent of the United States astronauts are women. In the history of the program only three women have been designated as pilot astronauts. On October 11, 2000 Lt. Col. Pamela Ann Melroy USAF, after a two-year delay, became the third woman to make her "rookie" flight into space as pilot on the orbiter Discovery.

"It was 1911 when small town girl Harriet Quimby moved from Michigan to New York. Inspired by the challenge of flying an "aeroplane," Quimby took flying lessons and on August 1, 1911, became the first American woman to get her pilot's license. In the 100 years since, women have gone on to fly around the world and launch into space. But despite these advancements, aviation continues to be a male-dominated field."

"Hundreds of aviators from around the world have descended upon Reno, Nevada, for the 2011 Women in Aviation, International Conference. Pilots, mechanics, engineers and aviation enthusiasts alike are all taking part in this year's conference devoted to the themes "Inspire, Enthuse, Innovate." Today we bring you the last of our daily updates from the conference, as Coast Guard aviators share their stories with those in the aviation field and learn from those with whom they share the skies."

A site established by Henry Holden, aviation historian and author, as an online resource of educational, historical and networking resources for women interested in all aspects of aviation.

women of aerobatic flying. women like Patty Wagstaff, U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and inductee to the National Aviation Hall of Fame, Betty Skelton-Frankman, the U.S. Feminine Aerobatic Champion in 1948, 1949 and 1950.

"Women Fly Resource Center. Our goal is to share some of the inspiring and amazing stories of over a century of Women's contributions in aviation. We want to gather their stories of courage and determination with the hope that it will inspire you to follow your own dreams."

"The first Women's Air Derby during the 1929 National Air Races, commonly known as the "Powder Puff Derby", was the first official Women-only air race in the United States. Nineteen pilots took off from Santa Monica, California, on August 18, 1929 (another left the next day). Fifteen made it to Cleveland, Ohio, nine days later."

"Women's participation and contributions are noted from our Early Flight gallery (107) to Space Race (114), from the earliest female pioneers to racing pilots to the first female commercial pilots to Women in space. "

a fun group of aviation enthusiasts of all ages and from all walks of life. Our organization consists of students, balloonists, enthusiasts, pilots, instructors, FAA examiners, and just "plane" folk who are crazy about aviation. Women with Wings (WWW) gatherings are a time when we share our mutual enthusiasm for aviation and spread the word about special aviation-related tours and outreach events.

"Although young women currently make up only 18 percent of engineering majors, there are many bright spots including such disciplines as biomedical and environmental engineering, where in 2011 these fields awarded 39 percent and 44 percent of their degrees, respectively, to women."

Scholarships for 2011 are now available. Women in Aviation, International scholarship awards In the past 21 years, millions of dollars to its members to help them get ahead and advance into the aviation and aerospace careers they have always dreamed about. scholarships help teachers too, by providing them with the resources to bring aviation into their classrooms or to enhance their skills."