Subject: Crowdfunding application due Jan. 10 Description: Launch UMD is now accepting applications for a special round of crowdfunding projects in conjunction with Maryland Day on April 25. In addition to the usual visibility provided to projects through the Launch website, the projects chosen for this round will get extra exposure on Maryland Day by making a live pitch to promote their projects. The live pitch will occur twice on Hornbake Plaza and teams will be required to speak about their project onstage for less than three minutes. The project team that gets the highest number of gifts – not the most money – on April 25th will be rewarded with an extra $1,500. Applications are available at http://ter.ps/launchapp. Applications are due Feb. 27, with the program likely running during the month of April. What could you do with $5,000 or $10,000 or more, to support a student project, trip, activity, lab, course or competition? Do you have any projects coming up or things that you dream of doing but just don’t have the necessary funding? A new crowdfunding effort at UMD, called Launch UMD, could provide the funding you need! Contact Person: Abby Robinson Contact Email: [log in to unmask] Contact Phone Number: 3014055845 Website URL: http://www.launch.umd.edu