1. © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science Cañada College Support for Women (and men) in 3D Animation and Video Game Art www.womentechworld.org/canada

2. Cañada CalWomenTech Website  Your electronic gateway to connecting with other women in technology  Female role models, women in technology associations, e-mentoring, e-jobs, CalWomenTech Learning Library  http://www.womentechworld.org/cana da http://www.womentechworld.org/cana da © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science

3. 3D Animation and Video Game Art Technology Made Easier  Building block skills in math, spatial reasoning, problem solving, and tool identification and use make electronics technology easier  The CalWomenTech Learning Library has software available to male and female students for free  Visit URL to see what the CWT Library has to offer http://www.iwitts.com/html/cwtlibrary_home.html © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science

4. Spatial Relations Help! CalWomenTech Library Your first days in class may go more smoothly with a small amount of preparation. The CalWomenTech Learning Library has software to help you build your skills in spatial reasoning. Introduction to 3D Spatial Visualization: An Active Approach (Book & CD) Flatland: The Movie (Educational Edition) © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science

5. Exciting New Spatial Relations Course Designed for Women! Improve your ability to mentally manipulate 2- dimensional and 3-dimensional figures. An essential skill for career success, this course is an introduction to 3D Spatial Visualization for video game art, animation architecture, biology, computer programming, engineering, and geology. mART 680 CG 3D Spatial Visualization (online course)

6. CalWomen Tech Library and Tutoring Contacts Rita Sabbadini, Director, Learning Center Building 9, Room 212 4200 Farm Hill Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94061 650.306.3104 sabbadini@smccd.edu © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science Both female and male students can use these resources. CalWomenTech Library Contact: Tutoring Contact:

7. Connect with other Women in Your Field for Support © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science International membership organization offering workshops, mentoring group, career center, regional conferences and networking events to support women in game development. http://ww.womeningamesinternational.org Conferences and events, mailing list and online discussion forums for women hosted by the International Game Developers Association. http://www.igda.org/women

8. © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science WomenTechWorld.org The on-line home for women technicians to connect with each other. Whether you are a Network Engineer, a Mechanic or a Sound Tech or a female student in a tech major, you'll want to visit WomenTechWorld.Org—where you're not alone anymore.

9. © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science WomenTech Talk Email Discussion This listserv has more than 500 women technicians and students participating in an email discussion group. It serves as a source of support and inspiration where women help each other with questions and topics such as:  How do I effectively handle negative comments by classmates or coworkers so I can focus on my class or job?  Finding a Job in Your Male-Dominated Field  Getting Promoted in Your Male-Dominated Field www.womentechworld.org/womentechtalk.htm

10. © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science WomenTechWorld.org E-Mentoring  E-Mentors exists to connect female students in technology/trades with women successfully working in male-dominated fields  Women new to traditionally male jobs can find guidance and support from women who have been there http://www.womentechworld.org/ementoring.htm

11. Podcasts of Women in Technology  Developing Male Allies in Your Male-dominated Field Lori Johnson, President of Ladies, Start Your Engines!  Time Management Tips for Women in Technology Jerri Barrett, Director of Marketing at the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology. She worked in the high tech industry for almost 20 years. More podcasts coming soon! http://www.iwitts.com/html/CWTSite_etraining.html © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science

12. WomenTechWorld.org E-Jobs Connect with employers who are actively seeking female job applicants in typically male-dominated professions. E-Jobs offers you:  Free, current listings  Auto Notify, which gives you email notices when new jobs meeting your criteria have been posted  My Checklist feature to save your favorite job opportunities for easy reference

13. © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science CalWomenTech Project 8 California community colleges receive support and technical assistance from the Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science to help recruit and retain women into technology programs where they are under-represented. ( Project is funded via the National Science Foundation through March 2011) http://www.womentechworld.org/canada