New Biology Lab is Coming

TMLA has just announced exciting news. Major construction work will commence this summer on a brand new,state-of-the art biology lab at TMLA. Click here to see the plan.
The Hyde & Watson Foundation has awarded a $25,000 challenge grant toward the renovation of the biology lab. The condition of the grant is that we raise an additional $25,000 from our alumnae and from parents of current students.
The total cost of the renovation of the biology lab is approximately $75,000. This challenge grant, along with our match, and the money we have already raised, will bring us very close to the total amount needed for the renovation.
Our biology lab is in its original design from 1957. It was built at a time when lecture was the accepted method of teaching. Today, a state-of-the-art biology lab is imperative as we prepare young women to attend the best colleges and encourage those who are interested to pursue a career in the field of science.
Every student at TMLA is required to study Biology/Living Environment for one year. Advanced Placement Biology enjoys a high enrollment every year as do elective upper classes in Anatomy and Physiology. Forensic Science was added to the curriculum this year.
Proposed classes include AP Environmental Science, Sports Physiology, and Biomechanics. A new Biology Lab would also house long-awaited science research projects such as the Intel Competition and Siemens Competition, formerly known as The Westinghouse Competition.
Please help us to match this grant! A gift of any size is welcome. As soon as we can demonstrate to The Hyde and Watson Foundation that we have raised $25,000 from alumnae and parents they will send us a check for $25,000.
Thank you in advance for helping to make this dream come true!
If you are interested in supporting our new Biology Lab contact
Ms. Eileen Myles, Director of Academy Advancement, at
718-297-2120, or emyles@tmla.org or write TMLA • Office of Academy Advancement 176-21 Wexford Terrace, Jamaica Estates, NY 11432