Seton Hill University hosted its 21st annual Women in Science Day on Thursday, May 14. Women in Science Day recognized 82 females who are juniors from regional high schools who have been nominated by their teachers as students who excel in mathematics, biology, and/or chemistry.

The student nominees, their parents, and the nominating teachers attended the event.

The first Women in Science Day was initiated in 1989 by Sister Margaret Burns, SC, former physics and mathematics faculty member. This event was developed in response to a goal set forth at a Neylan Conference, a gathering of educators from Catholic universities, which was founded by female religious congregations. The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill founded Seton Hill University. The goal of the Conference was to encourage teachers to design a program, at their own university, which would affirm and encourage young women in their study of mathematics and science.