Greensburg, PA - Gathering students and teachers from greater Pittsburgh region high schools, Seton Hill College (SHC) held its 13th annual Women in Science Day April 11th on campus. High school women from 33 schools were recognized for their achievements in the disciplines of biology, chemistry and mathematics. SHC Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed. D., presented certificates to all award winners. “It’s so important to recognize the talents of our aspiring students in the field of science,” said Gawelek to the roomful of students, teachers, administrators and parents. “Young women need to be encouraged to pursue studies that interest them, and to seek careers of their choice.” The day-long event was highlighted by an awards luncheon featuring keynote speaker Susan Churma, Seton Hill College Class of ’83. Her experiences include work in the Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and Thoracic Surgery for UPMC Health System where she is currently a research dietitian. Her research deals with photodynamic therapy of esophagus and esophageal stenting. Churma is also responsible for extensive nutritional troubleshooting of post-surgical patients in regards to GI and tube feeding problems. She has also worked at Kane Hospital and Montefiore Hospital. Sister Margaret Burns, former chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department, initiated Seton Hill’s first Women in Science Day in 1989. Sister Burns designed this event as a way to honor and encourage young women in their study of mathematics and science. Winners of the 2001 Women in Science Awards: Biology Awards Jan Ansell, Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant Area- nominated by Candise HofferSarah Baumgardner, Berlin, Berlin Brothers Valley- nominated by Anthony Slatcoff Rachel Bell, Mt. Pleasant, Geibel Catholic- nominated by Toni Henderson Stephanie Conrad, Altoona, Bishop Guilfoyle- nominated by Robert Lanier Kim Duran, Export, Penn-Trafford- nominated by Patricia Fallon Candace Fraser, Vandergrift, Kiski Area- nominated by Theodore Yajko Renee Friedly, Greensburg, Greensburg-Salem- nominated by Carole MacMullen Sandhya Kamphampati, Cheswick, Fox Chapel Area- nominated by Pam Floriani Katie Kemp, Greensburg, Greater Latrobe Jr./ Sr. High- nominated by Cathy Herrod Samantha Kristek, Baden, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart- nominated by Karen Runtich Leandra Krowsoski, Lower Burrell, Burrell- nominated by Peter Bosin Maura Linzer, Monroeville, Gateway- nominated by Shari Olinsky Tara Lucchino, Natrona Heights, St. Joseph- nominated by Judith Kiriluk Kristen Mellinger, Scottdale, Southmoreland- nominated by Michael Polechko Beth Ann Pomerleau, Latrobe, Greensburg Central Catholic- nominated by Judy Link Ashley Resko, Glassport, South Allegheny Sr. High- nominated by Janice Skraly Cara Santillo, Valenica, Mars High School- nominated by William Wesley Erin Solada, Liberty Boro, Serra Catholic- nominated by Donna Belski Samantha Solada, Liberty Boro, Serra Catholic- nominated by Donna Belski Rosemary Trenk, West Newton, Yough- nominated by George Zober Ann Turiano, Verona, Penn Hills- nominated by Patricia Bordell Sarah Valerio, Jeannette, Hempfield Area- nominated by Andrew Jugan Lauren Whitlatch, Jeannette, Jeannette Senior High- nominated by Mike Niccols Tara Williams, Cranberry Twp., Quigley Catholic- nominated by Janet Benislawsky Chemistry Lauren Ayer, Beaver Falls, Quigley Catholic- nominated by Larry Gorwick Amber Beck, Scottdale, Southmoreland- nominated by Michael Busato Andre Berzansky, Greensburg, Greensburg- Salem- nominated by Tammy Elliott Kimberly Bogard, Harrison City, Penn-Trafford- nominated by Helen Loughner Kristen Clemens, Altoona, Bishop Guilfoyle- nominated by Stuart Crocker Christine Crowley, Pittsburgh, Fox Chapel- nominated by Pam Floriani Maria Danton, Jeannette, Jeannette Senior High- nominated by Mike Niccols Aimee DeHaven, Confluence, Turkeyfoot- nominated by Domoneque Guerrieri Megan Egleston, Norvelt, Mt. Pleasant Area- nominated by Candise Hoffer Nicole Frye, Blairsville, Derry Area- nominated by Kimberly McWherter Lindsay Gelorme, Lower Burrell, Burrell- nominated by Marie Angeline Elizabeth Hagerty, Vanderbilt, Geibel Catholic- nominated by Jack Bluhm Susan Hoge, Greensburg, Hempfield Area- nominated by Robert Kalp Allison Imhoff, Aliquippa, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart- nominated by Meredith Rieseck- Terracio Hannah Kaczka, McKeesport, South Allegheny Senior High- nominated by Janice Skraly Heidi Kemp, Northern Cambria, Bishop Carroll- nominated by Judy Richard Jennifer Kosker, Latrobe, Greater Latrobe Jr./ Sr. High- nominated by James KiMuzio Amanda Leonberg, Mars, Mars Area- nominated by Rebecca Winek Nichelle Madison, Pittsburgh, Penn Hills- nominated by Patricia Bordell Erin Mathews, Lower Burrell, Kiski Area- nominated by John Varine Jenny McKlveen, Stahlstown, Ligonier Valley- nominated by Nancy Demoise Camille Saxberg, West Newton, Yough- nominated by George Zober Erika Thompson, Berlin, Berlin Brothers Valley- nominated by Laura Imler Katie Tremont, McKeesport, Serra Catholic- nominated by Sr. Anita Marie Miller LeAnn Williams, Monroeville, Gateway- nominated by Bill Riedinger Mathematics Kate Barkowski, Natrona Heights, St. Joseph- nominated by Anthony Sorrentino Jill Betters, Munhall, Serra Catholic- nominated by Jacquelyn Elsmen Melanie Butch, Apollo, Kiski Area- nominated by Thomas Toland Courtney Cedor, Northern Cambria, Bishop Carroll- nominated by H. John Poole Jennifer Dzadovsky, Scottdale, Southmoreland- nominated by Raymond Rozycki Samantha Edd, Monroeville, Gateway Senior- nominated by Nancy Toman Camille Florendo, Latrobe, Greater Latrobe Jr./ Sr. High- nominated by M. Jane McMahon Jessica Gallek, Saltsburg, Saltsburg Jr./ Sr. High- nominated by Lisa Shimer Elizabeth Kauffman, Norvelt, Mt. Pleasant Area- nominated by Matthew Gross Abigail Leonard, Johnstown, Shade-Central City- nominated by Kevin Yaste Bethany Lockard, Black Lick, Blairsville- nominated by Ann Marie Dechman Nikolette Lustic, Valencia, Mars Area- nominated by Susan Woodham Lyndsey Malinish, Ligonier, Ligonier Valley- nominated by Dennis Flickinger Sarah Neff, Altoona, Bishop Guilfoyle- nominated by Suzanne Thoma Amanda Nimick, Pittsburgh, Penn Hills- nominated by Carl Williams Lauren Paoletti, Glassport, South Allegheny Sr. High- nominated by Becky Fallert Phae Papas, Greensburg, Greensburg-Salem- nominated by Cathy Zilli Nikki Plassio, Irwin, Hempfield Area- nominated by Nancy Sterrett Rachel Raughley, Madison, Yough- nominated by Ema Carpenter Michelle Slack, Jeannette, Jeannette Senior High- nominated by Mike Niccols Alyson Stegman, Greensburg, Greensburg Central Catholic- nominated by Lorraine Bryner Katie Strimel, Bridgeville, Quigley catholic- nominated by George Lyon Katy Sunseri, Mt. Pleasant, Geibel Catholic- nominated by Larry OrlandoAmanda Susko, Johnstown, Bishop McCort- nominated by Cindy Penatzer