Sharon L. Daniel attended Oklahoma State where she received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 1965, as well as a Master of Science in Secondary Education in 1966. In 1967, she was one of only 18 women to be hired at Sandia Lab, where she played a significant role mentoring women in research and professional positions throughout her career. She resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Sharon L. Daniel Scholarship supports women majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science.