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Business Wire
05-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
BioHub Maryland, Powered by the Maryland Tech Council, Partners with Bowie State University On Summer Life Sciences Training for Students
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a move to expand pathways into Maryland's life sciences industry, BioHub Maryland, powered by Maryland Tech Council, and Bowie State University, the state's first historically Black College/University, are partnering to give two dozen undergraduates hands-on experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing this summer. By working with Bowie State University, we're ensuring a more robust pipeline of talent is ready to lead the next generation of biotech breakthroughs—right here in Maryland. The partnership aims to equip students with the technical skills needed to fill in-demand jobs in one of Maryland's most innovative industries. Over four weeks, students from the university's Department of Natural Sciences receive immersive, lab-based training at the BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center in Rockville— an 8,200 square-foot facility replicating real-world biopharma production environments. 'BioHub Maryland doesn't just train students—it launches careers,' said Kelly Schulz, Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Tech Council. 'By working with Bowie State University, we're ensuring a more robust pipeline of talent is ready to lead the next generation of biotech breakthroughs—right here in Maryland.' Students will learn core biopharma manufacturing skills such as upstream processing, cell culture, and quality control—all of which are essential to the production of vaccines and other treatments. Curricula is designed by the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), BioHub Maryland's globally-trusted training provider. Upon completion, each student will earn a certificate recognized by life sciences employers. Training takes place at the Rockville-based BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County, a state-of-the-art facility made possible by Montgomery County and the State of Maryland. The partnership between BioHub Maryland and Bowie State University accelerates Maryland's life sciences leadership. Home to 2,700 life sciences companies and 54,000 life sciences workers, the state is part of the BioHealth Capital Region, recently ranked the #3 biopharma cluster in the U.S. Bowie State's Department of Natural Sciences Chair and Professor, Dr. George Ude, and Associate Professor, Dr. Supriyo Ray, secured this opportunity for their students through a National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) grant. About BioHub Maryland BioHub Maryland is accelerating the life sciences industry for companies and career seekers to expand the state's global innovation advantage. A workforce initiative of the Maryland Tech Council, the largest technology and life sciences trade association in the state, BioHub Maryland enables residents of all backgrounds to compete for rewarding careers in life sciences by offering skills training, career resources, and access to job openings. BioHub Maryland also helps life sciences companies at every stage grow by showcasing their career opportunities, training the next generation of life sciences talent, and providing strategic resources for raising capital. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Business Wire
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Maryland Tech Council Welcomes Twelve Industry Leaders to its Board of Directors
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Maryland Tech Council (MTC), the largest technology and life sciences trade association in the state, is pleased to welcome twelve new members to its board of directors. The new members join as MTC experiences strong membership growth, expands its member offerings in Rural Maryland, and grows its life sciences workforce development initiative, BioHub Maryland. 'We are proud to welcome to our board twelve individuals with deep expertise in Maryland's innovation ecosystem,' said Kelly Schulz, CEO of the Maryland Tech Council. 'Their insights and leadership will be vital as we enhance our best-in-class member offerings, including policy advocacy, workforce development solutions, networking and education, and member cost savings programs.' The new directors are: New Life Sciences Directors Timothy Fouts, ABL, Inc. Jacob Greenwood, Precision for Medicine, Inc. Laura Vivian, TrilliumBiO, LLC Markus Weiss, Miltenyi Biotec North America New Technology Directors Allyson Black-Woodson, Pepco Holdings Inc. Rob Corradi, AWS Gary Daigle, RealmOne Dean Merritt, Mindgrub Technologies LLC Paul Plymouth, Verizon New Service Provider and Government Directors Michael Halaiko, Baker Donelson Greg Tselikis, SC&H Group, LLC Jonathan Sachs, Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development MTC has grown its membership to more than 870 member organizations and recently launched the new Rural Technology Network to accelerate growth in rural Maryland's technology ecosystem. It also operates the BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County, a state-of-the-art and multifunctional skills training facility equipped with cutting-edge industrial bioprocessing equipment. About the Maryland Tech Council The Maryland Tech Council (MTC) is a collaborative community that is actively engaged in building strong technology and life science industries by supporting the efforts of our individual members. We are the largest technology and life sciences trade association in the state of Maryland, and we provide value by giving members a forum to learn, share, and connect. MTC brings the region's community together into a single, united organization that empowers our members to achieve their business goals through advocacy, networking, and education. The vision for the Maryland Tech Council is to propel Maryland to become the number one innovation economy for life sciences and technology in the country. Follow us at LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
