As part of a sustained commitment to pioneering breakthrough advancements offering an economic benefit to the State of Maryland, Morgan State University (MSU) recently celebrated its 6th Annual ‘Innovation Day’ in Annapolis, Md. at the Miller Senate Office Building. Morgan Innovation Day (MID), which serves in part as an annual progress report on the State’s premier public urban research institution, brought together Maryland legislators, students, faculty, staff and alumni for an engaging first-hand look at new research, innovation and partnership initiatives incubated in the classrooms, laboratories, and offices of MSU.
This year’s MID event was themed “Partners in Innovation” and featured 22 impactful research and outreach projects geared toward improving the quality of life for Marylanders. MID 2016 also included a special ‘Morgan and Baltimore exhibit’ that demonstrated how the University provides services to the community with the expectation of accelerating the revitalization of surrounding neighborhoods and beyond.
“Taking the lead in innovation and providing a pipeline to new technologies is consistent with Morgan’s strategic goals and our historical mission of preparing a diverse student body to help the world meet tomorrow’s challenges,” said Morgan President David Wilson. “Hosting this annual showcase provides an exclusive opportunity for our elected officials and Maryland citizens to experience research and development in an engaging forum and witness for themselves what an investment in Morgan can mean for the good of our state and nation.”
Innovations at this year’s MID-focused on medical research, energy production, environmental protection, transportation and the study of the human condition among others. Some of the standout innovations on display included:
Dr. Mahmudur Rahman of Morgan’s Department of Computer Science and his work on the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, the second leading cause of death among women. Dr. Rahman’s research will assist medical professionals in making an early and correct breast cancer diagnosis, reducing the number of mammograms women need to undergo. Ultimately, the proposed decision support tool could potentially offer much-improved services for clinical diagnosis, research and education that will significantly enhance the well-being of women and minority populations not just in Maryland but around the world. Read more via Baltimore Online
