Getting a Jump start in Research Panel and Discussion: August 14th at 12pm

Webex Link: https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m043550ef7037e2b57a75fd6ae0e263b3 

Are you interested in pursuing undergraduate research? Get a jump start on learning about research from students and faculty who have been part of undergraduate research at UMBC!

NSF awarded UMBC a third grant to continue its Scholarship for Service (SFS) cybersecurity scholarship program directed by CSEE professors Alan T. Sherman (PI) and Roberto Yus (CoPI). The three-year award will support five new scholars majoring in a computing program at the undergraduate or graduate level. Scholars receive tuition, fees, and a stipend for professional expenses. In return, they must work for a government agency for a semester or summer in each year of support. Scholars must be US citizens or permanent residents. Prospective scholars may apply by noon, September 12, 2025, via Scholarship Retriever.

CSEE faculty Sherman (PI) and Richard Forno (CoPI) have directed UMBC’s SFS program since 2012, bringing over 12 million dollars to support cybersecurity at UMBC, including funds for scholarships and research activities of Sherman’s Cyber Defense Lab (CDL). UMBC has graduated over 100 SFS scholars, placing UMBC fifth in the nation for the number of SFS graduates. UMBC SFS scholars engage in research and hands-on learning. Each January, they participate in a collaborative research project to analyze the security of some aspect of the UMBC network. In 2025, the scholars analyzed the security and privacy of a prototype of the new myUMBC search that integrates ChatGPT.

Reflecting the growing importance of AI and changing government funding priorities, the new undergraduate SFS scholars will be required to take four AI courses in addition to completing the cybersecurity track course requirements.

Session 2: Understanding Identity in Community

Call for Events, Programs, and Ideas: Cultural Heritage Month Curations

DOIE is excited to work toward a unified announcement of events, programs, and initiatives in celebration of upcoming Cultural Heritage Months. 

This is your opportunity to highlight events and programs, or offer fresh ideas for engagement. Whether you are planning an event or simply have an idea you would like to support in bringing to life, we want to hear from you. 

We are currently curating for:

• Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15); 

• LGBTQ History Month (October); 

• Disability Cultural Month (October); 

• Native American Heritage Month (November);

• Black History Month (February);

• Women’s History Month (March); and

• Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May).

DOIE invites UMBC-affiliated organizations and campus departments or offices to request financial sponsorships or collaboration to support AY25-26 initiatives that align with the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

Sponsorships of up to $1,000 annually are available per organization or department/office. 

Submit your request today!

Link to submission: http://bit.ly/DOIESponsorship

Eligibility

UMBC-affiliated organizations, offices, or departments may request sponsorship or collaboration for initiatives that:

• Advance inclusive excellence within the UMBC community.

• Align with DOIE’s vision, mission, and core values.

• Promote UMBC’s strategic priorities such as innovative teaching, civic engagement, accessible environments, or research that enhances inclusive excellence.

• Are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.