SSTI's 11th Annual Conference

Why Baltimore
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Maryland: The R and D State
Maryland has often been referred to as "America in Miniature," and with so much to do, so close together, residents enjoy a broad range of lifestyles and activities in convenient reach of the metropolitan areas. Each region of the state presents distinctly different styles and histories.

But Maryland’s future rests on its research and development infrastructure, with the presence of nationally ranked research universities at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland, the nation’s highest cluster of federal research and development laboratories, and a thriving private technology sector of both IT and bioscience companies. A series of innovative policies and programs at state and local levels help connect research and development basic science to technology-led economic development.

Maryland, which donated land to establish the nation's capital, benefits from nearby attractions in Washington, D.C. In addition to a global perspective represented by Embassy Row and international science and technology delegations, there are national treasures such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, National Museum for African Art, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the National Zoo.

The Baltimore You Know—And Don’t Know
OK, you all know about the Star Spangled Banner. But where was ice cream invented? And cyberspace? Who built the first railroad on the planet? And the American Civil War — it started here.

Baltimore literally stands at the crossroads of history and innovation, with more incredible firsts than you might imagine. The presence of Johns Hopkins University Hospital and the University of Maryland Medical Institutions, along with associated research parks, add to the vibrancy of a growing city.

What's more, the port city retains an international flair, not only around its Inner
Harbor, but also throughout its patchwork quilt of surrounding neighborhoods,
each with its own charm and flavor. And speaking of flavor, no visit to Baltimore is complete without a taste of our world-renowned Chesapeake Bay cuisine. It's why the city has been called "the gastronomic capitol of the universe."

To find out more about Maryland’s largest city and its cultural capital, see www.baltimore.org. To find out more about the state of Maryland, visit www.choosemaryland.org. Or just ask around!