SOCIAL&ECONOMICIMPACT

On behalf of the Department of Research and Economic Development, the OTT team spearheaded the new University Conflict of Interest and Intellectual Property Policies, both which were approved by the University Board of Regents In addition, OTT authored and implemented Morgan’s Procedures for Patents and Technology Transfer, while establishing the Office as a “ one stop shop” for Morgan intellectual property, tech transfer and start-up companies. OTT also leads the Morgan Innovation Day event, on behalf of the division and The Office of the President This annual event takes place in Annapolis, MD and serves as a showcase of Morgan Research and Innovation for legislators and political leaders

The Office of Technology also worked to make Morgan’s innovation mission known within the greater Baltimore community and statewide. A report facilitated by OTT, entitled The Economic and Social Impact of Morgan State University, highlighted the over $1.1 billion of economic impact in the university has produced within the State of Maryland and the greater Baltimore community The office funded projects in the local community through partnerships with businesses in the Morgan Community Mile, to house Morgan’s new startup companies. OTT also joined forces with the PEARL to deepen Morgan’s reach in Southern Maryland, engage the aquaculture community and enhance innovations and tech transfer.