Research suggests that our decisions are disrupted by an array of irrationalities and biases: We are overconfident. We seek out information that supports us and downplay information that doesn’t. We get distracted by short-term emotions. Unfortunately, being aware of these shortcomings doesn’t fix the problem, so we have to learn how to do better. On […]

The Oklahoman has recognized Meridian Technology Center as a Top Workplace in Oklahoma for the fifth consecutive year. Meridian was second on the midsize companies list this year. “It’s an honor to be selected as one of Oklahoma’s Top Workplaces,” said Superintendent/CEO Dr. Douglas R. Major. “We don’t do this for the award or recognition […]

Since launching the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences program in 2015, 100 percent of graduates from the Meridian Technology Center program have gone on to attend college. This year is no exception. Students in the STEM Academy program are already churning out college applications, essays and applications for scholarships. Even though it’s early, many […]

Two instructors from the Meridian Technology Center STEM Academy have been recognized as a Project Lead the Way(PLTW) Outstanding Teacher. Stephanie Hara, Biomedical Sciences instructor, and Mark Thomas, Pre-Engineering instructor, were among the more than 40 educators from across the nation recognized for their commitment to empowering students in PLTW programs. They will be recognized […]

Your company’s brand is one of the most critical factors for its ultimate success. It’s the culmination of the organization’s identity, packaged and presented in a way that’s pleasing, familiar and attractive to prospective and recurring customers. Companies aren’t alone in their need for solid branding. Personal branding, the art of building a unique brand […]

It took Tanes Rianglaem nearly 24 hours to fly from Bangkok, Thailand, to Stillwater, Oklahoma, and less than two hours at the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development to identify ways to improve his country’s emphasis on entrepreneurship and vocational education. Rianglaem, an educator from the Office of Vocational Education Commission with Thailand’s Ministry of […]

Perkins-Tryon High School students are finding success both in the classroom and on the field. Caden Williams, Gage Allen and Zach Frazier are balancing a full schedule that includes high school, the Pre-engineering program at Meridian and playing on the Perkins-Tryon football team. At Meridian Technology Center on a Friday game day, the trio was […]

Great results are rarely accidents.  As the end of the year approaches, everyone begins thinking about new goals, but any time is the perfect time to look ahead.    On November 13, as part of the ongoing HR Matters series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology Center, Bonnie Cain-Wood will present […]

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and the Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation recently awarded scholarships to 10 students from Meridian Technology Center. Nicole Aase, Blackwell; McKayla Heath, Perry; Sarah McKee, Guthrie; and Stillwater students Alyson Wilson, Samantha Fletcher, Sara Glover, Candice Norris, Raven Manous, Tiffani Unverzagt and Noah Knapp received the Otha Grimes Memorial […]

Eric Dilley came to Startup Stillwater Accelerator with a partially-formed business idea. He had discovered many of Oklahoma’s well systems were not meeting the federal water safety requirements and came up with a plan to help. Now, he’s finding the training and support he needs to make his business thrive. The Meridian Technology Center for […]