Baltimore ACM Chapter

The Baltimore ACM Chapter is pleased to announce a panel discussion on
technology policy featuring experts from industry, government, and the
media. The topics of discussion will include the role of computing in
improving governance (like CitiStat), promoting education in math and
science to develop the future technology workforce in the region, and
policy at the state level to promote computing and software technology
sector.

Title: "Technology Policy in Maryland: A Panel Discussion"

Panelists:

Mario Armstrong, Technology Entrepreneur and Journalist
Technology Contributor, National Public Radio, Morning Edition
Host of the "Digital Spin" Talk Show on WEAA 89.9 & WYPR 88.1
Founder, TechTechBoom.com a new STEM community for teens
http://MarioArmstrong.com/
http://www.TechTechBoom.com/

Michael Barocca, Director
Mayor's Office of Information Technology, Baltimore City
http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/mayor/cabinet.php

Drew Elburn,
Vice President for Business Development, ACI Inc.
Chair, Technology Committee of the Greater Baltimore Committee
http://www.gbc.org/GBCCommittees/TechnologyPolicyNews.aspx
http://www.linkedin.com/in/drewelburn

Tom Loveland, CEO/Founder, Mind Over Machines, Inc.
Co-founder, Maryland Computer Services Association
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tomloveland
http://www.mcsassoc.org/

Cheryl Smith, CEO, utility.net
Co-Founder, CIO Institute, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
http://utility.net/

When: Thursday, March 19th, 8:00 PM

Where: The Engineering Society of Baltimore
11 W. Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD 21201
http://www.esb.org/

The talk is free and open to the public.

Because seating is limited at this event, we would appreciate if you
would let us know if you will attend. Please either leave a comment
on this page, or email David Isherwood at isherwood@att.net .
We will include you on further announcements and updates rather than
emailing to this entire list.

Dinner

We will offer a buffet dinner at the Engineering Society at 6:30 PM.
A vegetarian option is available on request (please inquire). To join
us for dinner, please send a check for $36 to our treasurer,
Prof. Kathleen Harmeyer, 303 Wynell Court, Timonium, MD 21093-4439.
Please email kmharmeyer@comcast.net to indicate if you will attend and
mail your check to arrive by March 16.

Transportation

Light Rail:

From the light rail stop at Howard and Centre, walk a block north,
turn right on Monument, then go four blocks east to Mt. Vernon Place.
The light rail schedule is on the web at:

http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/lightrail/schedule/

Driving Directions:

From the south:

Either take 95 to Exit 53 and follow the signs to Inner Harbor, or
take 295, continuing as the freeway ends and becomes Russell St.
Turn Right on Pratt Street. Turn Left on Charles Street (one-way
North). Follow Charles Street north one mile to Baltimore's
Washington Monument. At the monument, turn left on Monument Street
(also known as Mt. Vernon Place). Follow one block to Cathedral Street
and turn left. Go one short block across the square. The Engineering
Society will be on your left. The Peabody Court Hotel is immediately
on your right, facing the Washington Monument.

From the north:

Take 83 south and exit on Guilford Ave. Turn right on to Madison St.
and take it west, crossing Charles St. and then left to Cathedral St.
Then directions are as above.

Additional directions, details, and a Google Maps link are here:

http://www.esb.org/about_directions.php .

Parking:

Valet parking is available for $10 (with validation) at the
Peabody Court Hotel across Cathedral St. or in the Walters
Art Museum lot for $8 at Cathedral and Centre St.

Thank you for your attention,

The BACM Executive Committee

Emil Volcheck, Chair
Jay Smart, Vice Chair
Joyce Little, Secretary
Kathleen Harmeyer, Treasurer
Craig Holcomb, Member at Large
David Isherwood, Member at Large