MS-CC Workshops

UPCOMING CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE WORKSHOPS

Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity Workshop Series

The Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2, in collaboration with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), are organizing a series of free cyberinfrastructure and cybersecurity workshops on the campuses of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs). The National Science Foundation is funding the workshops as part of their recent Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence Demonstration Pilot award (NSF OAC 2137123) to the MS-CC and Internet2.

The MS-CC delivered three cyberinfrastructure and cybersecurity workshops in 2022: at North Carolina A&T State University in June 2022, at Salish Kootenai College in August 2022, and at Jackson State University in November 2022.

Past Workshops

The first workshop in the series took place June 22-23, 2022, at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC. Thank you to Tom Jackson, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services/Chief Information Officer at NC A&T State University, for hosting the first workshop!

The second workshop in the series took place August 17-18, 2022, at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, Mont. Thank you to Al Anderson, Chief Information Officer at Salish Kootenai College, for hosting the second workshop!

The third workshop in the series took place November 1-2, 2022, at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. Thank you to Dr. Deborah Dent, Chief Information Officer at Jackson State University, for hosting the third workshop!

The fourth workshop in the series took place March 21-22, 2023, at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Thank you to Joey Brenn, Chief Information Officer at Claflin University University, for hosting the fourth workshop!

The fifth workshop in the series took place on June 22, 2023, at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland. Thank you to Dr. Urban Wiggins, Vice Provost for Decision Science and Visualization, for hosting the fifth workshop!

MS-CC Workshop Series Continues

The MS-CC and Internet2 are planning additional workshops at HBCU and TCU campuses throughout 2023. Please spread the word and encourage colleagues in your professional network to attend one of the upcoming workshops at a location closest to their institution.

The workshop series is funded by the National Science Foundation’s Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence Demonstration Pilot (# 2137123) awarded to the Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2.

Workshop Pictures

Two men and a woman sitting at a long table having a discussion and answering questions from the audience at MS-CC Workshop: Engaging and Motivating your HBCU Campus Around IT hosted at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

From L to R: Dr. Urban Wiggins, vice provost for decision science and visualization, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Damian Doyle, deputy chief information officer and interim chief information security officer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; and Tracie Bishop, geographical information systems program manager, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Panelists discussed the Technology Infrastructure of Today for HBCUs at the MS-CC Workshop: Engaging and Motivating your HBCU Campus Around IT hosted at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on June 22, 2023.

Group photo of people taken during the MS-CC Workshop: Engaging and Motivating your HBCU Campus Around IT hosted at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Group photo of HBCU chief information officers, faculty, staff, IT professionals, and government representatives at the MS-CC Workshop: Engaging and Motivating your HBCU Campus Around IT hosted at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on June 22, 2023.

Group of people sitting and talking at tables at the MS-CC Workshop: Engaging and Motivating your HBCU Campus Around IT hosted at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

HBCU chief information officers, faculty, staff, IT professionals, and government representatives engaging in conversation around cyberinfrastructure drivers during a breakout session at the MS-CC Workshop on June 22, 2023, hosted at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Two men standing next to each other while one on the right is speaking with a microphone.

Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, president of Claflin University, and Joey Brenn, chief information officer at Claflin University, kicked off day 1 of the MS-CC’s IT for Research and Cybersecurity Workshop.

Two men and a woman sitting at a long table having a discussion and answering questions from the audience on Day 1 of the MS-CC’s IT for Research and Cybersecurity Workshop at Claflin University.

From L to R: Dr. Alex Feltus, professor of genetics and biochemistry, Clemson University; Dr. Nicholas Panasik, associate professor of biology/chemistry, Claflin University; and Dr. Karina Liles, chair of mathematics and computer science, Claflin University, on a panel discussing Faculty Perspective: IT for Research for Education and Research Programs on Day 1 of the MS-CC’s IT for Research and Cybersecurity Workshop hosted at Claflin University on March 21, 2023.

A group of men sitting at round tables with laptops participating in training during the MS-CC workshop.

HBCU leaders and IT professionals participating in the ScienceDMZ, Network Testing, and Cybersecurity training on day 2 of the MS-CC’s IT for Research and Cybersecurity Workshop at Claflin University on March 22, 2023.

Group photo of people taken during the MS-CC’s IT for Research and Cybersecurity Workshop atClaflin University.

Group photo of HBCU chief information officers, faculty, staff, and IT professionals with MS-CC staff on day 1 of the IT for Research and Cybersecurity Workshop hosted at Claflin University March 21-22, 2023.

A man standing behind palladium presenting at the Jackson State University Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity Workshop.

Jackson State University President, Thomas Hudson, welcomes HBCU faculty, staff, and IT professionals to Day 1 of the Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity workshop at Jackson State University, held on Nov. 1, 2022.

Group picture of people at the Jackson State University Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity workshop.

Group picture of HBCU faculty, staff, and IT professionals with MS-CC staff at the end of Day 2 of the Cybersecurity Day portion of the workshop held at Jackson State University on Nov. 2, 2022.

People sitting and talking at a table at the Jackson State University Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity Workshop.

Sitting from L to R: Ramakrishna Kotagiri, instructor at Alcorn University; Jeremy Lewis, desk support technician at Alcorn University; Russell Hofmann, researcher and educational facilitator for AIHEC; LaMica Justice, chief information officer at Tougaloo College; Dr. Clyde Carryl, associate professor at Tougaloo College; Albert Williams, computer scientist at Jackson State University; and Kevin Harris, program chair of computational and information sciences at Stillman College.

A man is standing behind a podium while two men and two women are beside each other at a table to present at the Jackson State Universit: Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity Workshop.

Lawrence Williams, MS-CC director, facilitating a panel at the Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity workshop at Jackson State University discussing IT for research at HBCUs with chief information officers on Nov. 1, 2022. From L to R: Nisthanth Rodrigues with the University of Mississippi; Dr. Deborah Dent with Jackson State University; David Sliman with the University of Southern Mississippi; and Donna Hayden with Alcorn University.

People sitting at tables listening to guest speakers at the Jackson State University Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity Workshop.

HBCU faculty, staff, and IT professionals participating in discussions and conversations about enabling cyberinfrastructure on their campuses during the Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity workshop held at Jackson State University from Nov. 1-2, 2022.

Tom Jackson, CIO at NC A&T State, is presenting the opening remarks at the MS-CC workshop.

Tom Jackson, NC A&T State University CIO, welcomed nearly 50 attendees from nearby HBCUs to the MS-CC Ransomware Security and Cyberinfrastructure Workshop at NC A&T State University.

Photo of MS-CC Director, Lawrence Williams, standing next to a panel of presenters during the MS-CC workshop.

Lawrence Williams, MS-CC Director, introduces a panel discussion on ransomware and campus experiences during the MS-CC Ransomware Security and Cyberinfrastructure Workshop at NC A&T State University.

A room view of a presenter and attendees during the MS-CC workshop.

Attendees participate during the MS-CC Ransomware Security and Cyberinfrastructure Workshop at NC A&T State University.

Nick Lewis, Internet2 Program Manager, gives an Introduction to the Information Security Community during the MS-CC Ransomware Security and Cyberinfrastructure Workshop at NC A&T State University.

Photo of Internet2 staff standing next to a display table with additional information about the MS-CC.

Internet2 staff Emily Nichols and Lanika Starks welcome participants during the MS-CC Ransomware Security and Cyberinfrastructure Workshop at NC A&T State University.

Tom Jackson, CIO at NC A&T State, is presenting on cyberinfrastructure at the MS-CC workshop.

Tom Jackson, NC A&T State University CIO, discusses opportunities for shared support between enterprise IT and academic priorities during the MS-CC Ransomware Security and Cyberinfrastructure Workshop.

Professor Robert Beverly, Program Director at the National Science Foundation, presents Democratizing Science through Cyberinfrastructure during the MS-CC Cyberinfrastructure and Ransomware Security Workshop at Salish Kootenai College.

Lawrence Williams, MS-CC Director, facilitates a panel discussion on cybersecurity and ransomware during the MS-CC Cyberinfrastructure and Ransomware Security Workshop at Salish Kootenai College.

Workshop Details At-a-Glance

Two-day cyberinfrastructure ( IT for research) and cybersecurity workshops designed for chief information officers and IT directors, along with IT and cybersecurity staff from HBCUs and TCUs.
Hands-on learning opportunities, cybersecurity exercises, facilitated group discussions among peers, and documented best practices for campus cyberinfrastructure.
Interactive panel discussions with cyberinfrastructure and cybersecurity leaders.
Network and build connections with your peers, cybersecurity professionals, and leadership from regional and national organizations.
Opportunity to discuss shared challenges and talk through solutions collectively as a community.
The workshops are free to attend but registration is required.
Requests can be made for reimbursement of reasonable travel and lodging expenses.

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For questions about the upcoming MS-CC Workshops, please email us at contact@ms-cc.org.