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May 18, 2005
Women in Science Day
We just completed another (our 17th) successful Women in Science program. Yippee! The University gave away awards in chemistry, biology, and math to 62 women from 44 different high schools. Barbara Hinkle, VP for Enrollment Services, and Sister Susan Yochum, Chair of the Division of Natural and Health Sciences welcomed the group this morning. A keynote address was given by Seton Hill's very own Barbara Flowers who has been a forensic scientist for over ten years.
While the students were in the labs 
participating in biology, chemistry, computer science, dietetics, forensic science, math, and physician assistant activities, Mary Ann Gawelek, VP for Academic Affairs, talked to the parents and teachers about women scientists.
Then there was my favorite part: lunch! (Our food service's almond torte is to die for.) I sat with Emily and Kristy, juniors at Sacred Heart and Baldwin high schools respectively, as well as their families. Emily won one of the biology awards and Kristy won one of the math awards. Cool, huh?
Rachel, a current student, gave tours to a couple of families wanting to look around a little more. I hope they come back for lengthier visits, though, in the future.
Faculty from all sorts of disciplines were on hand to help with the lab activities (and to eat lunch, of course): Geoff Atkinson, Steve Bassett, Chris Diaz, Barbara Flowers, Richard "Hutch" Hutchinson, Jan Sandrick, Doreen Tracy, and Frances Blanco-Yu. We couldn't have had the day, though, without a very special person from the admissions office, Lois Harbison. She did a lion's share of the work in preparation for the day. Thank you, Lois!
Posted by MaryKayCooper at May 18, 2005 2:31 PM
Comments
Sounds like a lot of fun. What a great way to encourage young people.
Comment by: Dennis G. Jerz at May 18, 2005 11:36 PM