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Congratulations to Mariana Gutierrez of Cumberland High School on earning an Honorable Mention in the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Awards!

Mariana began teaching herself Python at just 12-years-old and has continued expanding her skills across multiple programming languages, game jams and hackathons. She is headed to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the fall and hopes to one day become a data scientist for the U.S. Navy and explore how AI can support mental health treatment.

Congratulations to Bradyn DiBiase of Cumberland High School on earning an NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Rising Star Award!

Bradyn’s passion for IT began in elementary school when he became his classroom’s unofficial tech support specialist, helping his teacher and her colleagues troubleshoot challenges with their computers. Today, he’s building websites and helping small businesses modernize their technology, with a goal of making affordable web and cybersecurity support more accessible to local companies.

The Institute's Dr. Timothy Henry has many talents — chief among them the ability to break down complex "tech-speak" into helpful metaphors and clear examples.

If you're still trying to wrap your head around what AI means for the future, you won't want to skip his recent Q&A with Rhode Island College (RIC).

The Q&A: Understanding AI, with RIC Prof. Henry In this Q&A, Professor Timothy Henry, director of the AI program, who also serves on Gov. Daniel McKee’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, explains AI in layman’s terms.What are we actually talking about when we talk about AI? People talk about AI all the time, but that doesn’t necessaril...

Congratulations to Paula Cepeda of The Met High School, Providence and Newport, RI on earning an NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Rising Star Award!

Paula is passionate about the future of artificial intelligence and believes technology should be used responsibly and thoughtfully. She hopes to help people better understand AI as a tool for learning and innovation, while encouraging critical thinking and ethical use of technology.

Congratulations to Sathwika Atchukola of Cumberland High School on earning an NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Rising Star Award!

Sathwika is passionate about artificial intelligence and data science and hopes to use emerging technologies to help address the root causes of poverty and improve access to education and opportunity. Her commitment to using AI for social good is inspiring, and we’re excited to see the impact she will make in the future.

If your company were hit with a ransomware attack — would you be ready? The Coastal1 Credit Union team visited our cyber range for an immersive, simulated cyberattack training scenario. They worked together quickly and effectively to identify threats, contain damage and communicate to the stakeholders that matter most.

Don't wait until your company is in crisis to test your skills. Book a training simulation today.

For more: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/lVu0mZNmWM5FBHG9?ref=Link

Through our partnerships with the Rhode Island STEAM Center and the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), the Institute was proud to host an awards ceremony to honor local high school students for outstanding computing-related achievements. Follow along with us over the next few weeks as we highlight the achievements of these remarkable young people.

Less than three years after our launch, the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies was honored to receive the Excellence in Cybersecurity Award as part of Government Technology's Rhode Island Digital Government Summit.

The work that we do would not be possible without Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island College (RIC) President Jack Warner. We are deeply grateful to their support of our mission to strengthen Rhode Island’s cybersecurity workforce and provide hands-on, high-quality cyber and AI training aligned with the needs of businesses and government entities.

Across the country, tuition costs are rising and pricing many young people out of their dream of a college education.

Rhode Island College (RIC) puts that dream back in reach with the help of Rhode Island's Hope Scholarship. Students receiving the Hope Scholarship can earn a bachelor’s degree for as little as $25,000.

RIC President Jack Warner and the Institute’s Congressman Jim Langevin recently headed to the State House to show their support for legislation that would make the Hope Scholarship permanent, ensuring that Rhode Islanders continue to have access to an affordable, high-quality education that prepares them for the workforce of tomorrow.

With more than 500,000 open cybersecurity positions across the United States, the Institute's mission to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals has never been more critical. This week, we're expanding that mission by launching Rhode Island's first cybersecurity apprenticeship program.

In partnership with Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), Building Futures and Citizens and with support from our partners in government, we're sending students into full-time, paid cybersecurity roles that offer structured, hands-on training to prepare them for a career in this rapidly evolving sector.

For more: https://our.ric.edu/news-events/news/ric-ccri-citizens-building-futures-launch-rhode-islands-first-registered-apprenticeship?bbeml=tp-EPUywNrf-kqWkmJxoJEY_g.jhgpYEjjd6kiucOUbJIsIwQ.ryzGIOQhFlEW1TZ71D3fQBw.lsjCACQlvCUGqsG9p2CCnvg