Immaculata University - Gleaner Yearbook (Immaculata, PA)

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, ss W-if:-sf-1..s..s-.. .W H i' H. ..m ' M VVKKV: ul With firm determination, Patricia Lillig, joan Gagliardi, and Mary Ellen Harvey calculate the analytical balance of the weight of their unknowns. The motif of womanhood echoes through all creation. It mounts from the natural sphere to that which is spiritual and supernatural. Because of Womanis unique role, she is filled with a desire to learn more about the intricacies of nature and creation. Today this desire is supple- mented by a demand for women to take a more zealous interest in the scientific fields. Chemistry students atlmmaculata aim to accomplish this through class lec- tures and laboratory observations in the fields of inorganic, organic, analytical, and phsyical chemistry. The beginning chemist can advance only so far in the natural sphere, but ultimately she arrives at the question: What is the First Cause? For this answer one must leave the realm of science and the natural order and rise to the supernatural order and God. Freshman Anne Moorley attempts to explain to hcr follow classmates the structure of atomic orbitals.

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Exploring the vast recesses of science has been, for centuries, a field of masculine domination. Yet, the modern Woman, recognizing the need for participation in the realm of social responsibility, is already taking her place in scientific teaching and research. On the undergraduate level, the biology student delves into the problematic and ever-expanding theories of her field. Quiet hours spent in laboratory work produce the sense of security and confidence natu- rally accruing to her increased ability. With each course, her thinking becomes more speculative, and her mind contem- plates the creative power of God with greater awe and understanding. To date, biological research seems to indicate that woman does not in herself represent or exercise the great historically effective talents, but that she is only their silent carrierf, However, the image of the eternal Woman will increase in significance, for K . . . decisive results have their source in hidden placesf' lx N.. Sister Rosita Marie enthusiastically presents the fundamentals of botany to her class. This subject, as well as zoology constitutes the foundation on which more specialized biology courses rest. Biology majors take notes as Pat Hughes presents her seminar paper: K'The Development of a Chick Embryof, Classes such as this require that the student delve into the manuscripts of past and present research problems.

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Sophomore chemists are learning the use of the distilling apparatus, which is frequently needed in organic chemistry. fyxflafzimanfafion Regina Zator and Carol XVelsh discuss with other members involved in senior research the intricate structure of a protein moleclue. E Determination of molecular weight by Victor Meyer apparatus Captivates senior chemistry majors' attention.