Girls in Engineering

The IEEE is a professional association of engineers that is dedicated to advancing technological innovation. The organisation has an internet based television network which delivers programs about technology and engineering.

View some of their online videos and search for the Nerd Girls clip where girls discuss designing for sustainability.

Click here to view IEEE television

Latest Research

Alison Booth and her colleagues have published another report into competitiveness and risk-taking among girls in single-sex environments. To read this research abstract and other new research findings, explore our research pages.

What's new in research

Women of Achievement

This month's Woman of Achievement is Tan Pin Pin. Tan is a Singaporean documentary film director. She studied at Raffles Girls' Secondary School in Singapore. Read her full biography in our photo gallery page.

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ACER Social and Emotional Wellbeing Survey

Judith Poole, Headmistress of Abbotsleigh reports on her school's use of ACER's Social and Emotional Wellbeing Survey. Judy hopes that "other girls' schools will consider incorporating the survey into the review of their pastoral care programs".

Read Judith Poole's full report

Abigail Disney Dinner

On 29 November, five Alliance Members and friends enjoyed an evening of fine food and wine, music, inspiring speeches and film clips from Abigail Disney's new documentary, Women, War & Peace.

Follow the links to read more about Abigail and her philanthropic work

Victorian Alliance Christmas Drinks

Last week, Susan Just, Principal of Lauriston Girls' School, hosted drinks for the Victorian Alliance members. Although it is a busy time of the year, it was good to see Principals and other staff coming together as part of the Alliance community. They viewed the new Alliance website and were encouraged to contribute, to read and to comment on, news and research items, and to attend the May conference.

Seasons Greetings

The Alliance wishes all our Members a safe and happy holiday season. We look forward to working with you in 2012.