Celebrating National Girls and Women in Science Day

February 11 is National Girls and Women in Science Day, celebrating the contributions of women in science and acknowledging the importance of gender equity in the field. 

As a women’s college, Meredith empowers and prepares women to pursue careers in the sciences every day. In today’s blog, hear from alumnae on how their Meredith experiences supported their career interests and goals in STEM. 

“I met the most impressive students at Meredith. They gave me the opportunity to grow and discover parts of myself. In addition, I will always remember classes with several of my professors as they provided me with countless life lessons.”

Jeanine Carryl, ’22, Computer Science

Director of Software Development at Prometheus Group

“The close relationships I’ve built with faculty were the most significant factor in my academic success. The biggest impact came from my professors knowing me well enough to recognize my strengths. Ultimately, their encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue a not-so-traditional path in shellfish pathology.” 

Laura Hooper, ’24, Biology

M.S. in Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences

“My professor, Dr. Phillip Andreae, encouraged me to do a mathematics research opportunity at the University of Texas at Tyler in graph theory, where I was exposed to pure mathematics research and had the opportunity to work alongside mathematics students from all over the country. In my senior year, he advised my independent study in topology, which solidified my desire to go to graduate school for mathematics.”

Rayna Maleki, ’23, Mathematics and Psychology 

M.S in Mathematical Sciences 

“My professors really pushed me academically to become an independent learner, so I felt prepared for med school.”

Briana Petrusa, ’21, Chemistry and Spanish

M.D. Student at UNC School of Medicine