Minority Serving-Cyberinfrastructure Consortium

Are you wondering how our Identity and Access Management (IAM) Fundamentals Workshop went this summer? The workshop drew 27 attendees from 13 total HBCUs and TCUs. Jennifer Kim, MS-CC Cyberinfrastructure Engineer, highlights key takeaways from the two-part workshop and shares participant insights in this blog post. https://lnkd.in/gc49CkeH

The MS-CC Annual Meeting?Call for Presenters?deadline has been extended until November 30! If you have been considering submitting a proposal, you have a little more time. If you know someone who is doing great work that more people need to learn about, please be sure to encourage them to submit a proposal.Thank you to everyone who has submitted so far.?We look forward to learning more about your research and work! https://lnkd.in/ehzAn7vp

REMINDER: The 2025 MS-CC Annual Meeting Call for Presenters is OPEN! Submit a proposal today! https://lnkd.in/ehzAn7vp

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our workshop at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) on October 29-30. We extend our gratitude to Dr. Kylie Nash, CIO, and Kimberly Davis-Burks, Executive Assistant to the CIO at AAMU, for their support in coordinating and collaborating with MS-CC for this workshop. The workshop featured a series of informative and engaging sessions, including discussions with CI professionals that emphasized the importance of campus funding, maximizing library resources, and investing in campus technology to support research and education at #HBCUs and #TCUs. A key highlight of the workshop was a student-focused session, where participants had the opportunity to engage in hands-on skills training, explore available resources, and learn about career opportunities in data-intensive and computational climate science research. This session included valuable training from the Interactive Workshop: I-WRF Tutorial, led by experts from Cornell University's Center for Advanced Computing and the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to continue our workshops, fostering collaboration and expanding access to CI resources to further strengthen research and education programs at HBCUs and TCUs.You can view the workshop presentation slides on our website:?https://lnkd.in/gWaVW2JP

Remembering Dr. Kevin Lamar Harris It is with sadness that we share the news of the recent passing of our colleague Dr. Kevin Harris. Dr. Harris was the Chair of Computational and Information Sciences for the School of Business at Stillman College. He was a community builder and leader who cared deeply about training the next generation of cybersecurity leaders through his work with the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics. We are forever grateful to Dr. Harris for his many contributions and engagements with the MS-CC community. He was instrumental in guiding the community conversations, asking thought-provoking questions, and generously sharing his insights.? ? Our time with Dr. Harris may have been brief, but he left a lasting impact on our community that will be felt for years to come. https://lnkd.in/gRTmwKia

MS-CC community! We welcome you to submit a proposal to present at our 3rd Annual Meeting. Presentations should focus on at least one of the following areas: artificial intelligence, climate science, cybersecurity, leadership, research technology. Submit your proposal by November 15: https://lnkd.in/ehzAn7vp

?? Exciting News! MS-CC is thrilled to announce a job opportunity! ?? We are seeking a talented and dedicated Cyberinfrastructure Facilitator to join our team. As a critical member of our organization, this role will support advancing cyberinfrastructure capabilities at HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and other MSIs. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in facilitating CI resources for research and education programs, helping us promote data-driven research and education through cutting-edge IT solutions. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working within diverse higher education communities and familiarity with various CI strategies for research and education. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about bridging gaps between institutions and leveraging internal and external CI experts! As a full-time MS-CC employee, you will be eligible to participate in Internet2's comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, vacation time, and a tax-deferred retirement plan. To learn more about this opportunity and how you can contribute to our mission, please visit our website:https://lnkd.in/gbvjhqqg For questions about this position please contact Al Anderson, Director of Cyberinfrastructure Programs at [email protected] #MSCCJobs #CI #CICollaborations #MSCC?#Cyberinfrastructure

Our Campus Technology, Cybersecurity, & Research Computing Support workshop at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is officially underway! Check out the workshop agenda: https://lnkd.in/gWaVW2JP ?? : Rae Quadara

The?Minority Serving-Cyberinfrastructure Consortium?National Science Foundation (NSF) -Funded Climate Science Program launched its inaugural undergraduate student internship program in climate science in summer 2024. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) had the honor of being the host site for the inaugural cohort of the MS-CC Climate Science Program, welcoming 15 talented undergraduate interns from diverse backgrounds. The program aimed to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of climate scientists through hands-on research and collaboration. This cohort was impressively diverse in areas of study, expertise, and represented one Tribal College and Universities (TCU) and ten Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The students came from Blackfeet Community College, which was represented by three students, and from various HBCUs including Claflin University, Delaware State University, Dillard University, @Florida A&M University, Fayetteville State University, Hampton University, Morgan State University, Rust College, Shaw University, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, which had three students in the program. This rich representation reflects the program’s commitment to inclusivity and highlights the importance of diverse voices in the field of climate science and research technology. Throughout the internship, the students participated in six impactful research projects, each guided by esteemed faculty mentors.?Over the course of the 10-week internship, students engaged in two weeks of training followed by eight weeks of intensive team-based research. The internship concluded with a hybrid event showcasing the students’ research, which allowed them to demonstrate their hard work and dedication to their peers, mentors, and the community. You can find the full program and presentation materials on the?MS-CC Climate Science Program web page (https://lnkd.in/d2GsSB35). This inaugural MS-CC Climate Science Program at UMES has laid the groundwork for future professionals in the climate science and cyberinfrastructure fields. By providing students with invaluable research experiences and mentorship, the program not only enhanced their academic and professional journeys but also contributed to the broader dialogue on climate change and its impacts

We’re excited to announce that our third MS-CC Annual Meeting will be held next year in Nashville, Tennessee, from May 28-30, 2025! ?? Mark your calendar, and don't forget to bookmark the event's webpage: https://lnkd.in/eusGY9Tx