Meredith’s Science and Mathematics Initiative Makes Headlines

“Meredith’s dedication to increase graduates and provide technical programs in math and science is clearly demonstrated by the 80,000-square-foot science and mathematics building that will open in a little more than a month.” — Interview with Dr. Maureen Hartford, LocalTechWire.com, November 2002

“Rosalind Reichard, vice president for academic affairs at Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C., said her school’s $20 million science building is more about keeping up with technology than keeping up with other colleges. We’re a women’s college and we are wanting to open doors for women that have not been as open as we would like them to be…” — The Associated Press, October 2002

“The 80,000-square-foot facility with a glass atrium triples Meredith’s lab space and includes wired classrooms, a high-powered electron microscope and a rooftop astronomy platform. It will enable professors to perform more complex experiments and recruit more students with a passion for science.” — The News & Observer, July 2002

“Meredith College in Raleigh has announced a series of …speakers related to the campus-wide theme for 2002-03, “The Human Face of the Sciences,” which coincides with the opening of a $20 million, 80,000 square foot science and math building in January 2003.” —The Cary News, June 2002

“This summer, two camps sponsored by area universities encouraged young girls interest in math and science…At Meredith College, the Girls on Track math and computer science camp was in its fourth year.” — News & Observer, June 2002
“…these Wake County 7th and 8th grade girls are cheering about science and math of all things. Career Exploration Day at Meredith College brings in female engineers from NC State, SAS, IBM and other high-tech companies. They give young girls a reason to seek out careers in math and science.” — WTVD 11 (ABC), July 2001

“Meredith officials are blunt in saying they want to prepare women for math and science careers – because that’s where the future jobs are.” –The Business Journal, June 2001