Our students, faculty, and leadership are continuously participating in events related to the Institute and the field of cybersecurity. Our involvement is ongoing, but dates back prior to the formation of the institute.
On January 28, 2025 the Institute held an engaging panel discussion, “Can We Talk 51Թ It?,” where the complexities surrounding cyberlaw and the critical challenges organizations face when sharing information after a cyberattack were explored.
On January 21, 2025 the Institute hosted a New England Cyber Defense Professionals Meetup – an evening of food, fun, industry networking, and collaboration.
On October 23, 2024 the Institute held a signing ceremony where students pledged to be a Cybersecurity Defender. Congressman Jim Langevin oversaw the event, engaging in discussions about cybersecurity and capturing memorable moments with attendees.
On October 21, 2024 the Institute hosted the first New England Cyber Defense Professionals meetup – an evening of food, fun, industry networking, and collaboration.
On February 22 students and faculty celebrated the growing momentum of cybersecurity education at 51Թ. Current majors and minors took part in a pledge to use their skills ethically as they prepare to enter the field.
On January 25 Marc Rene, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems, participated in a panel at Scituate High School. Students met with professionals working in the industry, asked questions, and learned about various careers in technology.
On January 16 current cybersecurity students Jillian Costello and Nygel Gomes attended Governor McKee's speech, alongside James Langevin, Distinguished Chair.
On November 6 51Թ's Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies officially launched! Governor Dan McKee, 51Թ President Jack Warner, CISA Director Jen Easterly, former U.S. Representative Jim Langevin, and federal/state/local leaders gathered to celebrate. Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), joined the Institute's distinguished chair, U.S. Representative Jim Langevin, for a fireside chat to discuss the critical need for trained cybersecurity professionals in the U.S. workforce.
On September 14, 2023 GenCyber 51Թ & Information Security Club presented a virtual discussion on the Cybercorps: Scholarship for Service program. This program, a fully funded graduate school option open to all 51Թ students, was detailed by an accomplished panel.
On January 4, 2023 51Թ Computer Science and Information Systems Associate Professor Suzanne Mello-Stark presented a workshop on Mega Data and Digital protection at Computer Science for Rhode Island (CS4RI). CS4RI brings high quality computer science learning experiences to all students.
On April 11, 2022 Associate Professor Suzanne Mello-Stark served on the Life After Grad School panel at the University of Rhode Island's exploreCSR. exploreCSR is committed to supporting students from underrepresented groups to pursue graduate studies and research careers in computing.
We are a regional center of excellence for cybersecurity. Our leading researchers and professionals are developing practical and policy approaches to the cybersecurity challenges facing businesses, non-profits and government.