Cyber Signing
On February 22 students and faculty celebrated the growing momentum of cybersecurity education at RIC. Current majors and minors took part in a pledge to use their skills ethically as they prepare to enter the field.
Events Related to the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies
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.
Computer Science and Emerging Technology Panel
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.
RIC Students and Distinguished Chair of the Institute attend Governor McKee’s State of the State Address
On January 16 current cybersecurity students Jillian Costello and Nygel Gomes attended Governor McKee's speech, alongside James Langevin, Distinguished Chair.
The Launch of Our Institute
On November 6 Rhode Island College's Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies officially launched! Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island College 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.
Cybercorps Scholarship Panel Discussion
On September 14, 2023 GenCyber RIC & 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 RIC students, was detailed by an accomplished panel.
Computer Science for Rhode Island
On January 4, 2023 RIC 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.
exploreCSR 2022 at URI
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.
Contact Us
Cybersecurity Institute
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.
- emailcyber@ric.edu
- placeAlger Hall