College of Arts and Sciences celebrates women in STEM
In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Mary and John Gray Library joined forces with the College of Arts and Sciences to present "Empowered Women Empowering Women." This event featured a panel comprising accomplished women in science and technology, accompanied by an enlightening showcase of student research. 
The panelists, consisting of Donnetta M. Denson, a quality data specialist at the Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant for ExxonMobil; Dr. Xiangyang (Sunny) Lei, senior associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Renuka Polimera, QC lab superintendent at TotalEngergies Petrochemicals & Refining; and Dr. Jenny Zhou, associate dean of the College of Engineering, brought forth their diverse experiences and insights.
The overarching goal of the event was to celebrate the contributions of women and girls in science, addressing the gender gap, and fostering diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. Each panelist shared her unique journey, unveiling personal challenges and triumphs, thereby inspiring the audience with narratives of breaking barriers in their respective industries.
Dr. Jenny Zhou, delving into her background in mechanical engineering, not only highlighted her professional journey, but also shed light on the pivotal role her parents played in shaping her educational path, encouraging attendees to pursue their interests.