The Special Lecture Series for Undergraduate Students
The Office of Undergraduate Studies invites undergraduate students and faculty to the Spring 2013 Special Lecture Series. The speakers will engage you in topics where your voice will have an impact.
Engineering Modern Medical Devices – The Road from Novel Idea to Commercial Product
Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 4:00 – 5:00pm, Biosciences Research Building, Room1103
Sign-up for dinner and discussion with the speaker following the lecture
Wesley G. Lawson, Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Hosted by the Marquee Courses in Science and Technology
Medical devices save lives, promote health, relieve pain and define a billion dollar industry in the US. Dr. Lawson will introduce the science and technology behind the development of devices such as those used in treatment for migraines and breast cancer surgery. He will challenge the audience to play the role of venture capitalists in consideration of the ethical, economic, social, and legal issues that impact successful product development.
Website: http://www.ugst.umd.edu/lectureseries.php
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