UMaine alum, founder of FinishLynx to speak Oct. 2
Douglas DeAngelis, an alumnus of the University of Maine and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), will speak in Barrows Halls at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2.
While a graduate student at MIT, DeAngelis founded FinishLynx, which produces fully automatic timing systems, line-scan cameras and athlete tracking technology for sporting events around the world.
As a longtime runner, DeAngelis saw an opportunity to use digital line-scan technology to produce more accurate and precise photo-finish results for sports.
Today, FinishLynx is used in events such as the Olympic Trials, Tour de France, Kentucky Derby and NCAA championships.
Members of the UMaine community are invited to DeAngelis’ free talk about finding success as an entrepreneur. Light refreshments will be provided.
More information and registration is online.