here are some of my new submissions. let me explain the meaning of the logo for #55 & #56, there's a triangle shape within the hexagonal shape that represents the tri-state area. as for the 6 dots outside the middle dot, they represent the additional 6 missions of CBER that you've mentioned in your brief.
for #53 & #54, they also have 6 dots outside the middle dot which represent the 6 functions. as for the most outer dots, they represent the business community.
let me know if you have any feedback. you can always mark any design into the not-interested category so i'll know what you like and what you don't like. thank you.
It was very helpful to see that you explained the shape and meaning behind your designs for #55 and #56. But honestly, ther first thing that came to mind was a molecular structure and evoked thoughts of chemistry. I like the design and the thought process behind it, but I'm afraid it might connote a different type of research than we perform here.