Cybersecurity Center
Academic Excellence in Cyber Research
UMass Dartmouth has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research through academic year 2025 by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
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A $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant bolsters cybersecurity program, readying students to become leaders in this cutting-edge field.
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Dr. Jiawei Yuan, associate professor of computer and information science, was recently awarded a $240K grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote cybersecurity education.
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Companies move forward in their battle against cyber threats
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UMass Dartmouth received a $3.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to advance the study of cybersecurity and prepare students for future careers in the field.