USM Board of Regents Committee on Economic Development Meets Jan. 25

Baltimore, Md. (Jan. 24, 2024) – The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents Committee on Economic Development and Technology Commercialization will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25.

Public access to the webinar is available at the following link: https://usmd-edu.zoom.us/j/96185658908.

Listen-only access is available via the following dial-in information:

301-715-8592
Room ID Code: 961 8565 8908

The committee will vote on the committee’s charge and a change of name. The committee will hear research and economic development updates from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development.

Daraius Irani, vice president of strategic partnerships and applied research at Towson University, will discuss artificial intelligence (AI) emergence in Maryland and the U.S. The committee will hear an update on Irazu Oncology, a company supported by the Maryland Momentum Fund. Finally, the committee will hear updates on the USM Launch Fund and venture development. The Launch Fund connects early-stage entrepreneurs to existing resources, mentorship, and capital.

Agendas and supporting materials for Board of Regents committee meetings are here.
 

Contact: Mike Lurie
Phone: 301.445.2719
Email: mlurie@usmd.edu