CSEE’s Dr. Rick Forno was a panelist for Schmoocon 2015’s closing plenary session on January 18 in Washington, DC. The session, entitled “Get Off My Lawn: Examining Change through the Eyes of The Old Guard” brought together four longtime security practitioners to discuss in a free-flowing (if not somewhat curmudgeonly) manner the state of Internet security over the years while fielding audience questions and avoiding Schmooballs tossed their way.

Joining Rick on the panel were Carole Fennelly (independent New York area security consultant), Ben Laurie (Google), and Space Rogue (L0pht). Schmoocon founder Bruce Potter moderated the session.

ShmooCon is an annual east coast hacker convention held in Washington, DC offering three days of demonstrating technology exploitation, inventive software and hardware solutions, and hosting open, unfiltered discussions of critical information security issues. Tickets to the conference routinely sell out within seconds, and the acceptance rate for proposals traditionally hovers around 20%.

The beginning of the year is a very exciting time because there are so many things to look forward to- The SuperBowl, NBA Allstar-Weekend, Valentines Day, and THE UMBC FAFSA DEADLINE!

Whether you have applied to UMBC as a freshman back in October or you are a transfer student who intends to apply within the coming weeks, your FAFSA must be submitted by Valentine’s Day- February 14th.

FAFSA which stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the first step in making sure that you are considered for financial aid at UMBC. For an explanation of the types of aid that you may receive at UMBC, visit our Financial Aid and Scholarships website here.  While you are exploring the site, don’t forget to check out UMBC’s cost calculator.  Even if you are in the early stages of figuring out how to pay for college, this tool will provide you with some useful insights on the cost of earning a degree at UMBC.

Over these next two weeks, familiarize yourself with these resources and remember… Apply online by Valentine’s Day!

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Daydreams + Nightmares Aerial Theatre (DNA Theatre) seeks a dynamic Mask Maker for our upcoming production of "The Sorrow Message." Our productions are visually engaging and require a sense of intense creativity and collaboration. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with aerial performers, unorthodox materials and techniques and have impeccable knowledge of color theory. This position will require tight collaboration with our Hair & Makeup designer; Many elements worn by the performers will be hybrid mask / costume / hair / makeup.

Daydreams + Nightmares Aerial Theatre (DNA Theatre) is seeking highly-motivated individuals for Technical Production and Stagehand positions. This is an independant-contractor paid position where skills and common responsibilities shall include: