(LEXINGTON PARK, Md.) March 10, 2010 - The Patuxent Partnership is pleased to announce that Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, President of The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will speak at a luncheon on Monday, March 29. Dr. Hrabowski has served as President of UMBC since May, 1992. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. He currently chairs the National Academies’ Committee on Underrepresented Groups and the Science & Engineering Workforce Pipeline.
In 2008, he was named one of America’s Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report, which in 2009 ranked UMBC the #1 “Up and Coming” university in the nation and fourth among all colleges and universities in the nation for commitment to undergraduate teaching. In 2009, Time magazine named him one of America’s 10 Best College Presidents.
“Our Members have told us that it is challenging and expensive to recruit employees to the region,” said Bonnie Green, Executive Director, The Patuxent Partnership. “Additionally, new workers are needed to replace those retiring. As part of our mission, we support workforce development initiatives that will help grow our own workforce for our regional needs. We are raising the profile of workforce development discussions by hosting Dr. Hrabowski. He promises to share a very energetic and enthusiastic perspective on the global competitive environment and on the critical importance of education to our future workforce.”
Ms. Green also noted that Majority Leader Steny Hoyer will attend the Luncheon and introduce Dr. Hrabowski.
The program will begin at 12 Noon at the J. T. Daugherty Conference Center, located at 22111 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. The cost is $22.00 per person and payment is required by Friday, March 19, 2010. Payment may be made online by Visa or MasterCard, or by check payable to The Patuxent Partnership, and mailed or delivered during office hours to 21789 North Coral Drive, Suite 2C, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Advance registration and payment is required. The registration link can be found at http://registration.paxpartnership.org/.
The Patuxent Partnership (TPP), a non-profit organization with over 300 members, advocates for the growth of the Southern Maryland technology base. TPP encourages relationships between government, industry and academia by hosting briefings on relevant topics. TPP offers informational resources and programs, and facilitates professional connections. TPP promotes career and professional development initiatives for working adults, along with initiatives targeted at developing science, technology, engineering and math interests in schoolchildren. TPP also supports workforce retention initiatives and regional and cultural events which encourage community engagement and workforce satisfaction. For more information, visit www.paxpartnership.org or call 301-866-1739. |
