UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Renamed Research and Development in 2003.

CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
In 2002, began process to change name to Center for Biosystems Research.

CENTER FOR BIOSCIENCE OUTREACH, EDUCATION, & ETHICS
The Center for Bioscience Outreach, Education, and Ethics started in 1986 as the Public Issues in Biotechnology Program to advance research in the ethical and legal issues of biotechnology. In 2000, the Program reformed as the Center for Bioscience Outreach, Education, and Ethics. The Center promoted education in biotechnology for elementary and high school students and their teachers, as well as those who work in the biotechnology field. Forums on technical, legal, ethical and safety issues related to the life sciences were provided by the Center.

COLLABORATIVE VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (VIRTUE)
This five-year pilot program ended in Dec. 2002. It had provided an opportunity for important collaborative marine and scientific research by affiliating the University of Bergen, Goteborg University, and the University of Maryland in multidisciplinary international research.

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Renamed Institutional Affairs in Nov. 2000.

INSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
Abolished in 2003.

MARYLAND SEA GRANT COLLEGE
In March 1999, transferred to University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.

OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS
In 1997, functions transferred to Institutional Advancement.

PUBLIC ISSUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
In 2000, replaced by Center for Bioscience Outreach, Education, and Ethics.

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