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University of Maryland's Mtech, Dingman Center Launch Innovation Fridays

2012-10-19 07:24:36

Initiative Expands Key Programs Across Campus for Entrepreneurs Each Friday COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Starting today, every Friday entrepreneurs and innovators at the University of Maryland will not have far to go for help. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101005/MTECHLOGO) The Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) and the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship are launching Innovation Fridays, a collection of signature resources...

UMD Smith School of Business Honors Amazon.com's Supply Chain Head

2012-10-12 11:25:08

20(th) annual event highlights logistics, supply chain career opportunities for students COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business today named Michael Roth, vice president of North American Operations at Amazon.com, as the 2012 "Person of the Year." Roth was recognized by students and faculty at Smith's 20(th) annual Industry Day career and networking event. The event highlights the school's top-ranked...

University of Maryland Smith School of Business Launches Cybersecurity Leadership Program

2012-07-18 06:31:04

UMD Clark School of Engineering, School of Public Policy partner to equip technical specialists with business savvy and management skills COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With private industry and government facing escalating threats to information systems and networks, the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is responding with a new leadership program to develop cyber specialists for C-suite and senior executive positions. The...

University of Maryland Moves to Instructure Canvas Course Management

2012-07-16 10:26:36

COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland will adopt Instructure® Canvas® as its new enterprise learning management system (ELMS), an online learning platform that facilitates teaching, learning, and collaboration among faculty and students. A pilot will begin in fall 2012, and Canvas will be fully deployed by January 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120201/SF45541LOGO) A faculty-led procurement committee recommended Canvas, and...

NMSI CEO Mary Ann Rankin Named Provost at University of Maryland

2012-06-29 02:24:09

Board Chairman Tom Luce to serve as interim leader during transition DALLAS, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dr. Mary Ann Rankin, President and CEO of the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), has been selected as the new provost of the University of Maryland, one of the leading research universities in the country. "This appointment recognizes the high regard for Dr. Rankin around the country as a leader in education," said Tom Luce, Chairman of the Board of NMSI....

Malaria Vaccine Developer Sanaria Inc. and the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research of the University of Maryland College Park Awarded Collaborative, US $3M NIH Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Grant

2012-06-13 14:23:28

ROCKVILLE, Md., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sanaria Inc., a privately held company in Rockville, Maryland, and the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR) of the University of Maryland College Park announce the receipt of a multi-year Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant, worth nearly $3 million over a 3...

Unique Program to Educate Next Generation of U.S. Cybersecurity Leaders

2012-06-11 02:20:13

COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland and the Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) will launch a landmark honors program designed to educate a new generation of advanced cybersecurity professionals. The unique program, Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students (ACES), will immerse undergraduate students in all aspects of the field to meet growing manpower needs in the nation and the State of Maryland. ACES will engage a highly...

Genealogy Tool Kit Published by Foundation for the National Archives

2012-04-18 06:23:20

Step-by-Step Guide to Family Research at the National Archives WASHINGTON, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Foundation for the National Archives announces the publication of the Genealogy Tool Kit: Getting Started on Your Family History at the National Archives, written by National Archives genealogy archives specialist John P. Deeben. This 160-page step-by-step guide was published by the Foundation and launched in April 2012 to coincide with the celebration of...

Carly Fiorina Joins Good360 as New Chairman of the Board

2012-04-18 02:26:57

Fiorina brings innovation and insight to the world's largest online product donation marketplace ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Good360 (www.good360.org) announced today that Carly Fiorina, former chairman and chief executive officer of HP, is taking on the role of chairman of the board. Fiorina first shared the announcement today on CNBC's "Squawk Box," a morning news and talk program where the biggest names in business and politics bring their most...

Zombie Run Organizer Wins 7th Annual Cupid's Cup Business Competition

2012-04-02 10:23:26

Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley keynotes, Under Armour's Kevin Plank and BB&T Sponsor University of Maryland's Entrepreneurship Invitational COLLEGE PARK, Md., April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Reed Street Productions, organizer of zombie-themed adventure races, took home $17,500 as the top winner at the seventh annual Cupid's Cup business competition, March 30, at the University of Maryland. The competition was the highlight of the UMD Entrepreneurship Invitational, a showcase...