Nationwide female students are participating significantly less in technology/engineering programs and career pathways although there is a tremendous positive outlook for career opportunities in technology and engineering. There exists a sizable gap between male and female participants in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs at the high school and college level despite many initiatives taken to address this gap. Although there have been numerous studies to understand why females continue to be underrepresented, the gap persists. Furthermore, the gap in gender participation is even greater for specific technology focused areas such as computer science and engineering. This study examined the factors influencing middle school female engagement with a technology and engineering program at a career and technology center and what interventions would increase female students' enrollment and participation in technology and engineering activities, programs, and career pathways. In order to increase the amount of time female students engage with technology and engineering productively, two areas of focus were examined. The first was how female students engage with technology and engineering content and the second was how to promote an increased awareness of career pathways for females in technical STEM fields. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]