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Salem Branch AAUW
A Platinum branch in 2001-2007 recognized for leadership, member outreach, public policy, using technology, local projects, and contributions to the AAUW Funds for scholarships, fellowships and projects to engage girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Founded in 1881, AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
The AAUW Funds, one of the largest source of funds for graduate students in the U.S. and abroad, awarded over $3 million in 2009-2010.
The Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination. OSU softball coach, Vicki Dugan, was a plaintiff supported by Oregon AAUW in 1994. Lillly Ledbetter, whose name is attached to pay equity reform in Congress, was supported by LAF in her lawsuit against Goodyear Tire and Rubber.
AAUW Value Promise - By joining AAUW you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barries so that all women have a fair chance.
Expanding Your Horizons ™ (EYH)
is a conference for young women in grades 6, 7, and 8 to learn about career
opportunities in math and science. Science and math careers are fun, exciting,
and rewarding, and so is EYH! Conference participants conduct lab experiments,
examine microscopic creatures, and solve mysteries using evidence. EYH
celebrates its 25th year in the Salem-Keizer area. Thousands of
girls have participated locally and nationwide. Each girl attends three
hands-on workshops led by professional female role models who use math and
science in their jobs on a daily basis. Conference participants are assisted on
the Willamette University campus by members of the High School Girls Planning
Committee and the adult EYH/AAUW Committee.
www.expandingyourhorizons.org
2012 Eyh Registration Brochure
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