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Sounds of Progress, Part II: Maria Agnesi

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) (1718-1799). This brilliant daughter of Italian nobility spoke five languages, wrote the first books on abstract geometry, and dreamed of being a nun.

Sounds of Progress, Part II: Anna Morandi Manzolini

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) (1716-1774). Anna was an artist who sculpted detailed anatomical models out of wax that were used in medical schools for centuries to come.

Sounds of Progress, Part II: Laura Bassi

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) (1711-1778). This Italian mother of 12 became the first female professor of physics. She also successfully petitioned her university employer for more responsibility and a higher salary.

Her-Story, Now: Retaining Women Professors in Science and Engineering Programs--Improving Diversity and Learning

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) Find out how some top colleges are retaining women professors in their science and engineering departments and improving diversity and learning. Allison Dunne reports.

Her-Story, Now: Connecting Young Women with Computer Technology--The Career Women in Information Technology Program

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) Successful women in the information technology industry are mentoring younger women to encourage them to connect with people and computers. Greg Dahlmann reports.

Her-Story, Now: Bridging the Science Gender Gap in the U.S.--The Women's College Coalition

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) Top liberal arts colleges for women are actively seeking to redress the science gender gaps and have formed the Women's College Coalition to network universities across the U.S. to enhance women's educational opportunities. Pat Bradley reports.

Her-Story, Now: Highlighting the Global Need for More Women in Engineering and Technology--The Fourth Annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) Missed National Engineers Week? Several of today's most important women scientists and engineers discuss the topics debated during this week including Girls and Technology: New Educational Opportunities. Glenn Busby reports.

Her-Story, Now: Increasing the Number of Women in Mathematics--Professional Women Mathematicians Cultivate Young Women's Interest in Math Careers

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) A look at the current status of women in mathematics and what efforts some women mathematicians are doing to promote interest among girls and young women in pursuing math careers. Jim Horne reports.

Her-Story, Now: Women in Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in the U.S. vs. Europe--How American Educators are Closing the Knowledge Gap

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) How innovative people and programs in Europe and the U.S. are working to lead more girls and young women into future careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Glenn Busby reports.

Her-Story, Now: Community Groups Battle Media Images--The Northwest Girls Collaborative

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) This collaboration of several organizations from Washington and Oregon is committed to motivating girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics despite roadblocks created by the media. Phyllis Fletcher reports.

Her-Story, Now: Holding Young Women's Interest in Technology--The Center for Women and Information Technology Mentoring Program

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) The University of Maryland's award-winning program that attracts and keeps young women interested in high-technology and computer science throughout college and beyond. Brian Shields reports.

Her-Story, Now: Empowering Women Students in Engineering: Mentornet

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) MentorNet is a web-based national electronic mentoring network for undergraduate and graduate women students in engineering and science, linking students with industry and research professionals. Allison Dunne reports.

Her-Story, Then: Hypatia

Albany, NY (2009-07-13) (370?-415 C.E.). Today's students can thank this 4th century mathematician for making geometry courses easier to understand.

The Tech Club: Karen Hitchcock

Albany, NY (2009-04-03) Meet Karen Hitchcock, she is the Principal and Vice Chancellor of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

The Tech Club: Marcella Cabrera

Albany, NY (2009-04-03) Meet Marcella Cabrera, she is the Creative Manager of VUP Creative Services, for Mattel, Empire, Conspiracy, Misc Kids.

The Tech Club: Claire Fraser

Albany, NY (2009-04-03) Meet Claire Fraser, she is the President of The Institute for Gnomic Research.

The Tech Club: Sue Nava

Albany, NY (2009-04-03) Meet Sue Nava, she is a Seismologist at The University of Utah.

The Tech Club: Laurie Trotta

Albany, NY (2009-04-03) Meet Laurie Trotta, she is the Fish Hatchery Manager at SUNY Cobleskill.

The Tech Club: Tahira Reid

Albany, NY (2009-04-03) Meet Tahira Reid, an Inventor and Founder of Jump Dreams, Inc.

The Tech Club: Shoshana Loeb

Albany, NY (2009-04-03) Meet Shoshana Loeb, she is the Founder and President of Elity Systems, Inc.

The Tech Club: Sue Husari

Albany, NY (2009-04-03) Meet Sue Husari, she is a Regional Fire Management Officer for the National Park Service.

The Tech Club: Darlene Solomon

Albany, NY (2009-04-03) Meet Darlene Solomon, she is the Research and Development Manager at Agilent Technologies.

The Tech Club: Julie Spicer England

Albany, NY (2009-04-03) Meet Julie Spicer England, she is the Vice President of Worldwide ASP Computer Imaging Systems at Texas instruments.

The Tech Club: Maya Tolstoy

Albany, NY (2009-04-02) Meet Maya Tolstoy, she is a Marine Seismologist and Geophysicist at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University.

The Tech Club: Sherita Cesar

Albany, NY (2009-04-02) Meet Sherita Cesar, Vice President of Subscriber Network Services at Scientific-Atlanta.

The Tech Club: Poire Saikia-Eapen

Albany, NY (2009-04-02) Meet Poire Saikia-Eapen, she is an Architect, and a Program and Construction Manager.

The Tech Club: Ninfa Saunders

Albany, NY (2009-04-02) Meet Ninfa Saunders, she is the Chief Operating Officer at DeKalb Medical Center.

The Tech Club: Natasha Katz

Albany, NY (2009-04-02) Meet Natasha Katz, she is a Theatrical Lighting Designer.

The Tech Club: Mary Howell Martins

Albany, NY (2009-04-02) Meet Mary Howell Martins, she is an Organic Farmer in Finger Lakes Region of New York.

The Tech Club: Lynn Moore

Albany, NY (2009-04-02) Meet Lynn Moore, she is an Engineer at the Saturn Corporation.