Dr. Ghodssi led NAWCAD-UMD Seed Grant review and discussion together with Theresa Shafer to strengthen research collaboration

Technical experts from the University of Maryland (UMD) and the federal government reviewed and discussed current and future NAWCAD-UMD research seed grants at a SMART Building event in southern Maryland on Nov. 15, 2022. This review was part of the UMD, USMSM, and NAWCAD commitment to strengthening research, advanced education, and outreach collaborations for the region, the state of Maryland, and the nation.

The review was led by Theresa Shafer, Director of Engineering Education and Research Partnerships for NAWCAD; and Dr. Reza Ghodssi, Executive Director of Research and Innovation for the UMD Clark School of Engineering at USMSM. Dr. Ghodssi shared the UMD-USMSM vision for research engagement at the SMART Building and MATRIX Lab, which provide collaborative spaces to build exciting, intellectually driven partnerships. (17 - November / 2022)