ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø to be Presenting Sponsor for EduLab@Light City on April 5, Downtown Baltimore

Adelphi, Md. (March 16, 2017) -- The ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø (ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø) is a presenting sponsor for , one of the six Labs@LightCity innovation conferences bringing together local and national innovators and thought leaders across six key industries during .

The has announced schedule highlights for EduLab@LightCity presented by University System of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø, to be held 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5. EduLab encourages audiences to rethink learning and join future-focused education innovators for a dialogue on the central role of education in our society. EduLab@LightCity will be held at the Columbus Center at 701 E. Pratt Street in downtown Baltimore.

Participating in the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø sponsorship are: the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Office; Bowie State University; Coppin State University; Towson University; University of Baltimore; University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø, Baltimore; University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø, Baltimore County; University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø, College Park; University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Eastern Shore; and University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø University College.

EduLab begins with a welcome from ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Chancellor Robert L. Caret, followed by followed by a conversation between University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø, Baltimore County President Freeman Hrabowski and New York Times best-selling author, technology policy expert and innovator Alec Ross.

ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø faculty members then will participate in "Dear Mr. President," a ‘lightning round' of 10 big ideas for reshaping the future of America, framed in a 5-minute pitch to the President. Towson University President Kim Schatzel and Baltimore City Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises will discuss their backgrounds, the moments that make them love their jobs, their biggest challenges, and their hopes for the future.

Other speakers include Steve Henick, Vice Dean, Business & Professional Programs for University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø University College; musician, photographer and educator Wendel Patrick; and Mindgrub CEO Todd Marks. EduLab's closing keynote speaker is educator Donovan Livingston, whose Harvard Graduate School of Education convocation address "Lift Off" received a wide following in 2016.

Other topics include a discussion on "The next wave of Education Reform Solutions:  Addressing racial opportunity gaps, community engagement, urban teacher education."

After the day's interactive sessions, EduLab hosts an "Innovative Ideas Fair" as the Light City Twilight event. The Innovative Ideas Fair features top innovators from within the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø and talented performers.

For a limited time, tickets to EduLab are $99 with the promo code "LUCKY99" and can be purchased at . Groups of 10 or more are eligible for a bulk purchase rate of $99 per ticket and can be arranged by contacting the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts at 410-752-8632. For more information on. Stay connected with Labs@LightCity via , and . 

 

 

 

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