Outreach
Open House
IMET opens the doors of the Columbus Center for an annual open house. Members of the community were invited to get an inside look at what goes on in our Inner Harbor facility. Both faculty and students shared their work with visitors of all ages.
Our annual Open House is held on the first Saturday in May.
Public Seminars
IMET welcomes scientists and experts from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and other institutions to give presentations on their research areas and findings.
Entrepreneurship Programs
Entrepreneurship is important at IMET. It's one of the most effective ways that we deliver on IMET's mission to integrate research excellence with education, training and economic development.
Ratcliffe Environmental Entrepreneurs Fellowship Program
The Ratcliffe Environmental Entrepreneur Fellowship (REEF) Program, funded through the Philip and Carole Ratcliffe Foundation, helps young scientists cultivate leadership and business skills.
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Harbor Launch: IMET's Business Incubator
Harbor Launch at IMET is community for early-stage life science and environmental companies, offering business services and office and lab space.
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Baltimore Entrepreneur Office Hours
Baltimore Entrepreneur Office Hours is a free, monthly event offering curated, one-on-one conversations with business mentors. Obtain advice on how to: build and finance a startup company, develop and protect intellectual property, navigate the technology transfer process, and tap into other entrepreneurial resources.
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