LEVERAGING SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS CONFERENCE
i’m joined by dominick murray, executive director for business and economic development atumes. and he’s here with details on an upcoming conference the university is hosting. the leveraging sustainable partnerships: the mid-atlantic higher education business & research conference will bring together government, industry and academia. the conference is designed to develop, improve and expand partnerships and strategic alliances between federal agencies, public organizations, minority serving institutions and public and private sector. the conference will provide strategies to stimulate economic growth, strengthen global competitiveness, and improve educational curriculum to better meet business and government needs while providing msis and its students, and entrepreneurs access to federal grants, research, and acquisition opportunities. the work done at this conference can and will: increase the number of science and math degrees awarded at the postsecondary level, for reasons of economic growth, global competitiveness and scientific innovation advance innovation in research and sustainable development in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math disciplines increase the number of diverse student population and diverse vendor opportunities within steam industries meet the current and future talent needs for both government and private industry by promoting a greater awareness of employment opportunities, internships and scholarships who should attend entrepreneurs wishing to collaborate with hbcus/msis. university/college and k-12 students and educators. government, corporate, small business, foundations and academic professionals. managers, leaders, and employers who champion workforce diversity. conference activities include dynamic networking opportunities. career and trade fair. engaging workshops and panel discussions. exploring existing and downstream partnership models. awards ceremony. co-hosting opportunities available stay tuned… more news and weather straight ahead. good morning delmarva! it’s 6-30 am. i’mlenita
