The "Women's History Month" Weekly Update Part 4

Interesting Stuff on the Internet (3/25/2012)

Thought for the Week

Here's my last set of thoughts as Women's History Month comes to a close. But don't worry, we'll touch on these issues again throughout the year...

Featured Site for the Week: Women in Science
Women have made important contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics since the beginning of each field's existence. Here are a few women who are making modern day scientific history:

• Patricia Zaradic, Conservation Ecologist, Pennsylvania
• Gene Therapy in a New Light
• Invisible Engineering
• Listening to Bacteria
• Jane McGonigal on How Computer Games Make You Smarter

Interesting Links for the Week
Walmart Women Still Seek Justice In Sex Discrimination Case

• The fight for equality in the work place continues.

An Equal Pay Story

• Pay equity isn't just a U.S. concern.

Rick Santorum's Latest Target -- Single Moms

• "The fabric of this country is falling about due to single moms..." More or less.

Pickup Artist

• Because breaking down a woman's self esteem is step one in forming a healthy relationship.

Science: It's a girl thing

• Girls are still being directed away from science socially.

I Talked To A Fundie Protesting At Planned Parenthood

• A novel way to show your support for women's health issues.

For women, heart attacks look different – and so do heart health outcomes

• The fight for gender equality in healthcare is a life or death fight for women.

The Heart Truth® Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

• More info on women's heart health.

Rush Limbaugh Isn’t the Only Media Misogynist

• No, no don't look at our hypocrisy. It's different when the left does it...

Where Were You When Rush Was Blasting Black Folks?

• Just asking.

Product of the Week:

It's Not My Job to Do Yours Mousepad