The Information Networking Institute (INI)

Congratulations to our bicoastal students! This year’s Practicum Showcase was a massive success! Our students worked on incredible projects throughout the semester and presented their work during the Practicum Showcase. Alumni, friends, tech industry and government agency representatives all came out to show their support. We are grateful to our wonderful sponsors and thanks to all for attending.

The INI Practicum Showcase is an opportunity for our students to show all the incredible work they've been doing. Over the past 14 weeks they've been working closely with sponsors from across the tech industry to take on difficult problems and find innovative solutions. Tonight is the night students share what they've accomplished and we celebrate their success.

INI students have worked over 1400 hours over the past 14 weeks on exciting and challenging projects. Tonight, they share their hard work at the INI Practicum Showcase. Students have been working closely with exciting partners like Venafi on different projects.

INI students have been working hard and tonight we celebrate their accomplishments. The Practicum Showcase is an opportunity for students to share their exciting projects they’ve been working on with their sponsors. This year Honda sponsored one project for students to work on.

Tonight, is the night that INI students show what they’ve accomplished over the past 14 weeks at the INI Practicum Showcase in Silicon Valley. Students worked with sponsors like Adobe on projects that tackle challenging problems. This year students worked on three Adobe sponsored projects.

Our students have been working hard for the past 14 weeks creating innovative solutions to challenging problems with sponsors like, Adobe, NASA, Staris Labs, Honda, and Venafi. Come see all their hard work at the INI Practicum Showcase in Silicon Valley this Friday December 9 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm PST.

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The INI reaches across borders. INI’s Director Dena Haritos Tsamitis joined a U.S. delegation to Greece to explore collaboration with Greek public universities. During the 8-day trip, Dena met with Greek and U.S. government and university leaders, participated in discussions and panels, and explored areas of collaboration. She also had the honor of meeting the first female president of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, at the Presidential Mansion of Greece.

https://www.cmu.edu/ini/news/2022/iapp-greece-delegation.html

You’re invited to the INI Practicum Showcase and Networking Reception.

Are you looking for creative solutions to challenging problems? Are you a CMU alum in the Silicon Valley area looking to reconnect? Are you curious what the INI students have been working on this Fall? Come and see what the INI students are working on, connect with the INI team, and network.

Twenty teams of Carnegie Mellon masters' students will exhibit and present their practicum projects. Learn how the teams tackled problems, piloted new ideas and developed solutions in collaboration with their sponsors.

Friday, December 9, 2022| Plug and Play Tech Center
6-8pm

Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/practicum-showcase-networking-reception-tickets-450613255377

When: Friday, December 9 from 6:00-8:00pm

Where: Plug and Play Tech Center 440 N Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

6:00-8:00 PM Poster Sessions, Networking Reception - hors d'oeuvres and drinks provided
6:30 PM Welcome Remarks and Sponsor Introductions

Parking: Ample free parking available at the Plug and Play Tech Center

Alumni: Come and enjoy networking with students, staff, faculty, other alumni and sponsors. You may also invite colleagues from your company if you think they may be interested in sponsoring a project in 2023. We are looking forward to seeing you

When Tartans come together, we achieve amazing things. Thank you all for your support on !

We're nearly there. There's still time to help Tartans soar for ! If we reach 25 donations a $1,000 gift from Alumni Yasmine Kandissounon (2014) will be unlocked to the Information Networking Institute Fund.

https://givingcmuday.cmu.edu/campaigns/eng-information-networking-institute-strategic-fund/?appeal_id=6373a43c567e27203ffe5a74

Today is the Day! Donate to the INI strategic fund and help us unlock the $1,000 challenge and more!

https://givingcmuday.cmu.edu/campaigns/eng-information-networking-institute-strategic-fund/?appeal_id=6373a43c567e27203ffe5a74

Remember, the priority deadline for fall 2023 applications is this week. Remember to give your applications a good review, and submit it by Thursday, December 1, 2022.

is tomorrow, November 29. Show your support and donate to the INI Strategic Fund. Help INI Tartans Soar!

https://givingcmuday.cmu.edu/campaigns/eng-information-networking-institute-strategic-fund/?appeal_id=6373a43c567e27203ffe5a74

You can help Tartans soar on , November 29! If 25 donors make a gift to the Information Networking Institute Fund, a $1,000 challenge gift from alumni Yasmine Kandissounon (2014) will be unlocked. Learn how you can impact current and future CMU students:

https://givingcmuday.cmu.edu/campaigns/eng-information-networking-institute-strategic-fund/?appeal_id=6373a43c567e27203ffe5a74.

The priority deadline for fall 2023 applications is right around the corner. Remember to give your applications a good review, and submit it by Thursday, December 1, 2022. This is a great way to feel confident that you’re submitting your best work before the final deadline.

Come join the INI team and be part of the nation’s first research and education center devoted to information networking. We are looking to hire a Distributed Education Technician for a part-time role. You would be responsible for providing technical support and assistance for distance-delivered courses and events. For more information and to apply, please check out our official listing.

https://cmu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CMU/job/Pittsburgh-PA/CIT---INI---Distributed-Education-Technician_2018919

International academic partnerships facilitate important student-faculty exchange, joint research, innovative curricula, and other collaborative activities needed to offer a world-class global higher education today.

Dr. Dena Haritos Tsamitis, director of the INI, attended a reception for the International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) focusing on Greece, hosted by George Tsunis, U.S. EMBASSY ATHENS (top right). Greek Ministry of Education (Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων) led by Niki Kerameus (bottom right) sponsored the delegation of 30 U.S. institutions who are joining 24 Greek public universities for the first in-person visitation of and the , a high-level forum to amplify the strength of U.S.-Greek higher education collaborations.

At left, she is pictured with Assistant Secretary of State Lee Satterfield and Sarah Ilchman, president of Institute of International Education (IIE), who cohosted the U.S. delegation to Greece.

IIE launched IAPP Greece in partnership with the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs in December 2019. IAPP Greece supports the U.S. and Greek relationship and provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the opportunities for their own institution’s partnership-building capabilities and academic collaboration with institutions in Greece.

Learn more: https://www.iie.org/Why-IIE/Announcements/2022/11/First-IAPP-Greece-Visit-Strengthens-US-Greek-Higher-Education-Collaboration

This week, INI Director Dena Haritos Tsamitis is involved in , an Institute of International Education (IIE) and Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs’ initiative, driving collaboration between U.S. & Greek higher education partners to identify impactful areas for international academic cooperation.

30 U.S. institutions will be joining 24 Greek public universities for the first in-person visitation of and the , a high-level forum to amplify the strength of U.S.-Greek higher education collaborations.

Learn more here:
https://www.iie.org/Why-IIE/Announcements/2022/11/First-IAPP-Greece-Visit-Strengthens-US-Greek-Higher-Education-Collaboration

🥳As Wi-Fi turns 25, the INI recognizes our first director Alex Hills, who launched the Wireless Andrew initiative long before the first wireless area network protocol was adopted in 1997.

Hands-on learning was as integral to Carnegie Mellon University programs then as it is today. Read the story: https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2022/october/happy-birthday-wifi.html

The INI is accepting applications for the new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering – Information Security (MSAIE-IS).

“The INI’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering – Information Security is a first-of-its-kind program to unite these two critical domains at a top-ranking engineering school. MSAIE-IS graduates will fill a need in industry for interdisciplinary technologists,” said Dena Haritos Tsamitis, director of the INI and the Barbara Lazarus Professor of Information Networking.

Students will gain a deep understanding of AI methods, systems, tool chains and cross-cutting issues, including security, privacy and other ethical, societal and policy challenges. Students will apply AI to the design and implementation of information security systems, including networks, software and services.

The MSAIE-IS is part of a college-wide initiative involving multiple disciplines within CMU’s College of Engineering recognizing the importance AI will play in the future workplace.

Learn more about the program and how to apply at https://www.cmu.edu/ini/news/2022/ai-engineering-is.html.

Timeline photos

Homecoming Weekend has come to an end, but Tartans, we can’t wait to see you all again soon!

Watch for updates about your favorite spring events, happening April 13-16:
➡️ Spring Carnival 2023
➡️ Reunion Weekend celebrating undergraduate classes ending in 3 and 8 and our first reunion Class of 2022

Congratulations to Alta Associates’ Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy (EWF) on the sold-out 20th anniversary conference that took place this week. EWF and the INI began a partnership in 2007 through which 20 young women from around the world have been awarded scholarships to study information security at CMU. INI Director Dena Haritos Tsamitis met in Scottsdale to recognize this important work and gather with other leaders in these domains.

https://www.cmu.edu/ini/admissions/financial/index.html

https://conference.ewf-usa.com/

INI student Vibha Puthran attended the Mandiant mWISE Conference in Washington, D.C. Participants had the opportunity to hear presentations from experts and network with leaders across the security industry. Vibha is a first-year student in the Master of Science in Information Technology - Information Security program.

Proud of you, Vibha!👏

INI Director Dena Haritos Tsamitis was invited by the Greek minister of education and religious affairs, Niki Kerameus, to participate in the International Academic Partnership Program - Greece (IAPP - Greece).

Haritos Tsamitis joins a special delegation from 30 U.S. universities to explore areas of collaboration with 24 Greek public universities. The U.S. delegation will be led by Lee Satterfield, assistant secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. IAPP-Greece is a partnership between the Greek Ministry, U.S. Embassy and Institute of International Education (IIE).

Our students work hard but also know how to have a good time. INI classmates met recently at Dave & Buster's for games, food and fun. Thank you, Goini, for organizing this outing!

🤔Trying to decide about grad school? Register for Carnegie Mellon University’s GEM GRAD Lab. This virtual event will be Saturday October 15, 2022, from 9:30am ET to 1:30pm ET. Students will receive Zoom details upon registration.

Join the premiere organization supporting qualified students from underrepresented communities pursuing graduate degrees in applied science and engineering funded by leading corporations, government laboratories, top universities, and top research institutions - The National GEM Fellowship. Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees (GRAD) Lab offers underrepresented students exposure to the benefits of research and technology careers in a highly interactive one-day event.

Learn how to: ✨Get Paid to Attend Grad School – Discover Funding Opportunities – Learn How to Apply to Grad School – Find Out What to Expect in Grad School

Raffle for AirPods, iPod, and more prizes!

Find speakers, presentations and more at this link:
https://www.gemfellowship.org/events/carnegie-mellon-university-gem-grad-lab/

👉 Remember to RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9VDhiHVCRRWKqLBcwlzUJjLg4mCpKkZ0lozRKkA4gmPxaPA/viewform

To support CISA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the CERT Division will present three free webcasts in October: open source initiatives to shrink the cyber workforce gap, agile methods to strengthen the federal cyber workforce, and ransomware defense and resilience strategies - https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-webcasts-support-cybersecurity-awareness-month

Booth 1855 is ready! If you're in Orlando, stop by and say hello to alumni, students and staff at the Grace Hopper Celebration. We have several fun giveaways, including INI beach towels for those who can solve the puzzle🤔

Coming up: Alumni Virtual Meet Up! Log on Wednesday, September 21 to discuss the topic of Career Mobility with other INI alumni, featuring Preston Mesick, '08.

From winning CTF to seeing the National Cyber Director, INI students shared highlights from Las Vegas at DEF CON and The Diana Initiative.

Here’s the article: https://www.cmu.edu/ini/news/2022/defcon_tdi_2022.html

Plan to see us at booth 1855! The INI will be at the Grace Hopper Celebration, September 20–23, at the Orange County Convention Center in Florida. We have been proud sponsors for 16 years! Read more: https://www.cmu.edu/ini/news/2022/ghc22.html

We have swag! CMU-affiliated attendees—faculty, students, alumni, and families—may pick up special cards at any CMU booth that can be used to visit all on-site CMU booths and events.

The boat cruise is an INI tradition. MS34s and MS33s cruised along Pittsburgh's three rivers at the start of Fall 2022 semester. Good memories. Thank you, Aditya, for sharing these photos!

Alumni, if you're looking for an easy way to reconnect, try one of our INI Alumni Virtual Meet Ups. The next one is September 21.

These are casual virtual talks that happen every third Wednesday of the month, 6pm PT / 9pm ET.

To join, fill out the registration form in the INI Alumni Group on Facebook or contact Cmu-ini Sari Smith.
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/213124038715319

Thank you for another great CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference. 👏

Great presentations. Many diverse perspectives. The INI sponsored a booth and conference scholarships for two of our students. Once again, this event was a source of inspiration and great networking.