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The Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College

05/29/2026

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.

05/28/2026

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

05/27/2026

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.

05/21/2026

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.

05/06/2026

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.

04/07/2026

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

03/31/2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming higher education.

Attend Rhode Island College (RIC)'s upcoming Presidential Forum, Partners in Progress: Navigating AI’s Promise and Peril Together, for a conversation that will bring together leading voices to explore how AI is reshaping classroom learning and workforce preparation. This event is free and open to all.

📅 Thursday, April 2, 2026
🕒 Reception: 3:00–4:00 PM | Forum: 4:00PM
📍 Gaige Hall, Rhode Island College

Register for the reception ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bVoyEa
Register for the forum ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s37yBY

03/19/2026

🚨 The Institute is hiring! 🚨 We're looking for a program coordinator to support an exciting new initiative: Real Skills for Youth CyberNext Scholars.

CyberNext Scholars is designed to create real opportunity for Rhode Island students, providing paid, career-connected learning experiences in high-demand fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and IT.

If you're passionate about cybersecurity workforce development and helping to transition young people into meaningful, good-paying careers — this job could be for you!

Learn more below and share this listing with someone in your network.
🔗: https://employment.ric.edu/postings/10444

03/13/2026

To our sponsors, our presenters, our attendees and our absolutely fantastic keynote speaker, Katie Arrington — we can't thank you all enough for making the inaugural CMMC Northeast Summit a success. It was an incredible day of learning, sharing and coming together to prepare for this major industry shift.

We'll share more from the conference in the coming days, but to close out the week, let us know in the comments what your favorite takeaway was from the day ⤵️

03/10/2026

📢 The CMMC Northeast Summit is happening TOMORROW, but it's NOT TOO LATE to join us! Register now to hear directly from cybersecurity and defense sector experts about the most efficient, effective strategies for earning your CMMC certification and keeping your defense contracts.

REGISTER NOW: https://www.cmmcnesummit.org/

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