Morris Meister
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Dr. Morris Meister was the founder and first principal of the Bronx High School of Science
as well as the first president of Bronx Community College
. He is regarded for his support and application of laboratory based methods in science education as well as interdisciplinary study.
Meister Hall, A building on the campus of Bronx Community College is named after Dr. Morris Meister.
Bronx High School of Science
The Bronx High School of Science is a specialized New York City public high school often considered the premier science magnet school in the United States. Founded in 1938, it is now located in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx...
as well as the first president of Bronx Community College
Bronx Community College
The Bronx Community College of The City University of New York is a community college in the City University of New York system located in the University Heights neighborhood of The Bronx.- History :...
. He is regarded for his support and application of laboratory based methods in science education as well as interdisciplinary study.
President of the National Science Teachers Association
In 1971 he was awarded the NSTA's Distinguished Service to Science Education Award.Famous Quotes
“Think of science as a powerful searchlight continuously widening its beam and bringing more of the universe into the light, But as the beam of light expands, so does the circumference of darkness.”Legacy
Meister Auditorium, The Auditorium of the Bronx High School of Science is named after Dr. Morris Meister. His portrait is displayed at its doors.Meister Hall, A building on the campus of Bronx Community College is named after Dr. Morris Meister.