Did You Know? December 10, 2024 Share: Authors: Penn Engineering The first women were enrolled in the Towne Scientific School in 1876. Considered “special students,” they could take courses but were not eligible to receive a degree. Pictured here are Gertrude K. Peirce, Anna L. Flanigen, and Mary T. Lewis. Learn More about Penn Engineering History Read More Unfolding the Next Generation of Robots Did You Know?