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January 2024
The Business of Science
A full cast of speakers have been assembled to teach growing life science execs and founders everything they need to know about making their companies thrive on the business side of the equation. Hear experts discuss the Do's and Don'ts of growing successful companies. We can't wait to see you. ***This event is for execs and founders of life science companies only
Find out more »SBA Surety Bond Program Webinar
Surety bonds help small businesses win contracts by providing the customer with a guarantee that the work will be completed. They are crucial for many industries, especially construction and service-related businesses, as they provide a guarantee that you will fulfill your contractual obligations. Learn more about the SBA Surety Bond Program with this free informational webinar hosted by SBA Office of Surety Guarantees Area Director, Earnest Knott. Speaker Earnest L. Knott Jr., MBA Area Director Office of Surety Guarantees Earnest.knott@sba.gov Questions, contact:…
Find out more »February 2024
Project Management Night Out Seminar and Networking Reception
Hood College Graduate School, in partnership with the Frederick National Laboratory, is hosting a Project Management Night Out Seminar and Networking Reception. Carl Pritchard will present “Groundhog Day Risk (Haven’t We Been Here Before?), in which he will examine how individuals and organizations can minimize some of the most pervasive risks with a nominal level of effort. For Project Management Professionals, it will provide 1 PDU (Ways of Working). In addition, there will be heavy hors d'oeuvres and opportunity for…
Find out more »Webinar: Lifelong Learning Opportunities at Mount St. Mary’s University
Join us as we showcase the diverse array of programs offered by the Mount St. Mary's University Center for Lifelong Learning. Whether you're seeking personal enrichment, skill enhancement, or academic exploration, our Lifelong Learning Programs cater to learners of all ages and backgrounds. Don't miss this chance to explore new horizons and make education a lifelong pursuit. Register for our webinar and uncover the transformative power of lifelong learning!
Find out more »Women in Science Speak 2024
Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Friday, February 9, 2024 with us at Hood College! Join Woman to Woman Mentoring, Inc., Hood College and Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., current operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, for a panel discussion on inspiring and creating space for women in science. A virtual option will also be available for those who cannot attend in person. During the panel discussion, participants will hear firsthand from women in science share their…
Find out more »SCALEUP Maryland
The SCALEUP Maryland program is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Commerce and the T. Rowe Price Foundation. The Spring 2024 cohort begins on February 13 and concludes on May 7. The twelve week program is coached by seasoned entrepreneurs and business development professionals. Designed for owners and CEO's of companies with revenues up to $5M, the program provides the knowledge and tools needed to develop and execute a viable strategic growth plan. The program mentors the participants through plan…
Find out more »UnConference 2024: Rethink the Workplace
How will your business grow and thrive in the new workplace dynamic? Join fellow executives for conversations in: AI Automation Post-COVID Feb 22 - Half Day bwtech@UMBC Lunch & Happy Hour Attended by Founders/ Execs of SMB Intimate: Max 75 Attendees ONLY $35 The Workplace of the future will, by necessity, look nothing like the workplace we knew before 2020. To grow, stay competitive, and survive, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses (SMB) have to make a non-linear jump from: how things…
Find out more »Life Science Process Validation Guidance: New Concepts, Purpose And Insight
Stephanie Brandford, Founder of Brayearst Validation Consulting, will highlight which processes typically require validation, emphasizing special processes and the criteria for making process validation decisions. Ms. Brandford will discuss the three critical stages of validation; Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). This is the core of process validation and you don't want to miss this. We'll discuss strategies for monitoring and controlling processes post-validation, addressing changes in process or product, and ensuring ongoing compliance. For the…
Find out more »A Brief Dive Into Generative AI – Applying Tools to Innovative Research
Join us for an engaging virtual talk with Dr. Doo, the Director of Innovation at the University of Maryland Medical Intelligent Imaging. She will discuss the latest innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on generative AI and entrepreneurship, and share insights from her experience as both a medical professional and an AI researcher.
Find out more »March 2024
NIH Technology Opportunity Webinar: An Adjuvanted Mucosal Subunit Vaccine for Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Transmission and Infection
Register to attend a free NIH webinar. Attendees will learn about a new adjuvanted subunit mucosal COVID-19 vaccine. Study results show this new vaccine prevents SARS-CoV-2 transmission and infection. Most SARS-CoV-2 vaccines focus on delivering immunization through an intramuscular injection. This new technology combines an initial intramuscular injection with subsequent intranasal boost administration of a novel, molecular adjuvant nanoparticle formulation. The inventors will discuss this new intranasal vaccine formulation, the combined intramuscular prime and intranasal boost methodology, and results from…
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