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.

Contents 1 Early Life 2 Principal of the Bronx High School of Science (1938-1958) 2.1 Early Obstacles 2.2 The Class of 1941 3 President of the National Science Teachers Association ( ) 4 President of Bronx Community College (1959-1966) 5 Theories on Education 5.1 Interdisciplinary Study 5.2 Laboratory Based Science Education 6 Legacy 7 Links

[edit] Early Life

[edit] Principal of the Bronx High School of Science (1938-1958)

[edit] Early Obstacles

Recruiting the Class of 1941,Charges of Elitism,World War II,Co-education

[edit] The Class of 1941

[edit] President of the National Science Teachers Association ( )

In 1971 he was awarded the NSTA's Distinguished Service to Science Education Award.

[edit] President of Bronx Community College (1959-1966)

[edit] Theories on Education

[edit] Interdisciplinary Study

[edit] Laboratory Based Science Education

[edit] Legacy

-Meister Hall, The Auditorium of the Bronx High School of Science is named after Dr. Morris Meister, his portrait is displayed at it's doors. The school's Taffel Library is named after Meister's successor, Dr. Alexander Taffel. The plaza in front of the school, Kopelman Plaza is named after Taffel's successor, Milton S. Kopelman.

-Meister Hall, A building on the campus of Bronx Community College is named after Dr. Morris Meister

[edit] Links

• A Tribute to Founder Dr. Morris Meister (Bronx Science)
• BCC: History of the College

Preceded by (none)

Principal of The Bronx High School of Science 1938 – 1958

Succeeded by Dr. Alexander Taffel