§ 12–302
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 12-302 (2026)
Title 12. University System of Maryland
Subtitle 3. University of Maryland
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The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
Fundamental research is the building block of a knowledge–based economy;
(2)
Federal research grants that support fundamental research are transitioning from single–discipline grants to multidiscipline grants that span academic programs;
(3)
A successful knowledge–based economy also depends on the transition of innovative research projects developed in research labs to companies in the private sector for commercialization; and
(4)
The State must enhance its research and technology transfer programs to continue developing a strong knowledge–based economy.