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NICE released the third edition of its quarterly eNewsletter

September 27, 2016

NICE released the third edition of its quarterly eNewsletter series to provide subscribers information on academic, industry, and government developments

DoD Directive 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management

August 11, 2016

DoD Directive 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management Reissues and renumbers DoD Directive (DoDD) 8570.01 to update and expand established DoD policies and

Grand Cyber Challenge

August 4, 2016

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Cyber Grand Challenge was held on August 4, 2016. For nearly twelve hours, seven teams were scored based

NICE released the second edition of its quarterly eNewsletter

July 21, 2016

NICE released the second edition of its quarterly eNewsletter series to provide subscribers information on academic, industry, and government developments

The Director of NICE, Rodney Petersen, was recognized with an Award for Government Excellence in Cybersecurity

June 15, 2016

The Director of NICE, Rodney Petersen, was recognized with an Award for Government Excellence in Cybersecurity at the Colloquium for Information Systems

Federal Funding Opportunity to enhance Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development

May 12, 2016

Federal Funding Opportunity to enhance Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce

Updates to the new NSA/DHS Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (CAE IA/CD) designation are complete

May 3, 2016

Updates to the new NSA/DHS Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (CAE IA/CD) designation are complete. The creation of this new

NICE released the first edition of a quarterly eNewsletter

April 13, 2016

NICE released the first edition of a quarterly eNewsletter series to provide subscribers information on academic, industry, and government developments related

NICE Strategic Plan Finalized

April 1, 2016

NICE Strategic Plan Finalized (April 2016)

2016 Standards Services Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program

February 5, 2016

2016 Standards Services Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program provides financial support for the development of undergraduate and/or graduate

Feds bankroll $4.2M UMass program for cybersecurity training

January 22, 2016

Feds bankroll $4.2M UMass program for cybersecurity training Cybersecurity is one of the hottest fields in technology. And that means there’s plenty of

NSA Announces Day of Cyber

November 1, 2015

NSA Announces Day of Cyber The NSA Day Of Cyber is a national initiative designed to raise the National IQ for STEM and Cyber Science careers by inspiring the

Cybersecurity Jobs “Heat Map” to Highlight Employer Needs and Worker Skill

October 27, 2015

Cybersecurity Jobs “Heat Map” to Highlight Employer Needs and Worker Skill As part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s “Skills for Business” initiative, the

OPM data breach – what should you do?

June 4, 2015

OPM data breach – what should you do? A data breach at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) – and you’re a current or former federal employee whose personal

The DoD Cyber Strategy - New Issuance April 23, 2015

April 23, 2015

The DoD Cyber Strategy - New Issuance April 23, 2015The purpose of this Cyber Strategy, the Department's second, is to guide the development of DoD's cyber

TechHire Initiative: Creating Pathways to Better, High-Paying Tech Jobs and Meeting Urgent Employer Demand Across the U.S.

March 10, 2015

TechHire Initiative: Creating Pathways to Better, High-Paying Tech Jobs and Meeting Urgent Employer Demand Across the U.S. On March 10, 2015, President Obama

President Obama Speaks at the White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection

February 14, 2015

President Obama Speaks at the White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection The President visits Stanford University to speak at the White House

Florida Congressman Ross spoke on the house floor to recognize the opening of the Florida Center for Cybersecurity on Friday, February 6th, 2015. Congratulations to the University of South Florida

February 4, 2015

Florida Congressman Ross spoke on the house floor to recognize the opening of the Florida Center for Cybersecurity on Friday, February 6th, 2015

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Hosts Cybersecurity Consortium Members Following White House Announcement of $25 Million in Grants to 13 HBCUs

January 16, 2015

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Hosts Cybersecurity Consortium Members Following White House Announcement of $25

Vice President Biden Announces $25 Million in Funding for Cybersecurity Education at HBCUs

January 15, 2015

Vice President Biden Announces $25 Million in Funding for Cybersecurity Education at HBCUs - the Department of Energy will provide a $25 million grant over the

Cybersecurity: It's about way more than countering hackers

October 30, 2014

Cybersecurity: It's about way more than countering hackers Growing professionals in cybersecurity means supporting an interdisciplinary approach that develops

Report on Education Technology - Skills & Jobs PCAST released a letter report to the President on Information Technology for Targeting Job-Skills Training and Matching Talent to Jobs

September 29, 2014

Report on Education Technology - Skills & Jobs PCAST released a letter report to the President on Information Technology for Targeting Job-Skills Training and

Ready to Work

July 22, 2014

Ready to WorkThe White House recently announced its Ready to Work program to equip our workers with the skills to compete in a 21st –century economy. As part of

National Academies of Science Study: Professionalizing the Nation's Cybersecurity Workforce: Criteria for Decision-Making

September 18, 2013

National Academies of Science Study: Professionalizing the Nation's Cybersecurity Workforce: Criteria for Decision-MakingProfessionalizing the Nation's

Science Nation: Community College Cybersecurity Program Trains 21st Century Workforce

January 28, 2013

Science Nation: Community College Cybersecurity Program Trains 21st Century Workforce Advanced Technological Education program produces skilled workforce for

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Buildings and Construction
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Electronics
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Energy
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Environment
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Fire
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Forensic Science
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Health
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Information technology
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Materials
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Mathematics and statistics
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Metrology
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Nanotechnology
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Neutron research
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Physics
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