The Center for Women in Science and Mathematics

Mission:
The Center will, educate, support, and promote women as leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Goals:

The Center will:

• Educate women in the areas of science, mathematics, and technology.
• Support women throughout their development in science, mathematics, and technology as they identify and work to solve issues in their communities.
• Promote research, connections, and partnerships between Meredith College and the community at large.

Objectives:

The work of the Center will:

• establish and support an advisory committee that will include community partners, business leaders, scientists, and engineers to aid in the identification and development of activities;
• sponsor a seminar series, conversations, and discussions of science, mathematics, and technology;
• encourage and support undergraduate research;
• facilitate internships, co-ops, and laboratory/research opportunities for women in the sciences, mathematics, and technology;
• provide female role models and mentors for students at all levels;
• encourage STEM careers as pathways for women;
• promote teaching K-12 mathematics and science as a career option for women;
• provide continuing education and professional development for K-12 teachers in science and mathematics;
• support teacher/researchers in testing, evaluation, and dissemination of results that could inform K-12 education;
• offer K-12 outreach programs for young women and girls;
• create opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and networking;
• maximize grant writing opportunities to support the Center’s broad education, research, and workforce initiatives in science, mathematics, and technology.