McDaniel College hosts events to honor Women's History Month
McDaniel College hosts events in March in honor of Women's History Month, including a documentary viewing of "Picture a Scientist" and a lecture from Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Wendy Wall.
McDaniel College hosts events in March in honor of Women’s History Month. These events, which are free and open to the public, highlight the success and accomplishments of women in the science field.
Women’s History Month Events
“Picture a Scientist” Documentary and Discussion
Wednesday, March 1, 6:30 p.m.
Wahrhaftig Room, Hoover Library
A screening of the documentary “Picture a Scientist” (2020, 103 min., PG-13), which chronicles several prominent women scientists. A discussion about gender equity in science along with the challenges and opportunities of diversifying STEM career fields follows the screening. Call 410-857-2400 for more information.
Phi Beta Kappa Lecture: “Doing Science in the Early Modern Kitchen: Women, Recipes, and Knowledge Making”
Monday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Wendy Wall
Coley Rice Lounge, McDaniel Hall
The annual Phi Beta Kappa lecture, titled “Doing Science in the Early Modern Kitchen: Women, Recipes, and Knowledge Making,” with Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Wendy Wall, the Avalon Professor of the Humanities, Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence, and professor of English at Northwestern University. Call 410-857-2530 for more information.
