The Digital Tech Credential is an exciting and unique program that indicates students have in-demand digital tech literacy skills. Earn the Generalist Credential in Data Analytics, Visualization & Security. 

These six short modules are intended for all undergraduate students pursuing all degrees.  This credential incorporates the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by industry for entry-level positions in a wide variety of occupations. This is your opportunity to stand out and showcase to employers that you are tech and career ready.

Enroll in PRAC 112 the Digital Tech Credential Badge TODAY! Don’t worry, it’s not a formal class! With the minimal commitment of an independent study of 6 on-line modules and 2 webinars as well as a networking opportunity you will be better prepared for the in demand digital literacy skills that employers expect of new graduates in today's workforce. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Click HERE to enroll in or obtain more information about this zero credit practicum for Fall 2021. Students who complete 3 or more modules will receive a transcript notation and students who finish all 6 modules will receive a badge to exhibit on their LinkedIn, resume or digital portfolio.

Open to all levels and majors. Deadline to enroll: Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

For more questions email anniew@umbc.edu or visit GWP.UMBC.EDU 

NSA Codebreaker challenge and student opportunities Webinar

4-6 pm EDT Thursday, 9 September 2021, Online

Register Here

NSA will hold an NSALive Adobe Webinar on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 4-6 pm EDT to learn about the National Security Agency and Student Program opportunities, as well as a deep dive into the 2021 Codebreaker Challenge. Register for the online session here.

The Codebreaker Challenge is the NSA’s annual cybersecurity and cryptanalysis challenge with a realistic, NSA mission-centric scenario open to U.S-based academic institutions. The 2021 challenge is open now and runs through December 31, 2021.

While the challenge is intended for students, faculty are encouraged to participate as well. Furthermore, the site was designed to make it easy for those faculty interested in incorporating the challenge into their courses (see the additional FAQ entries below.)

The 2021 Codebreaker Challenge consists of a series of tasks worth a varying amount of points based upon their difficulty. Schools will be ranked according to their students’ total number of points with the current ranking shown on a leaderboard. Solutions may be submitted at any time for the duration of the Challenge.

While not required, it is recommended that participants solve tasks in order since they flow with the storyline. Later tasks may rely on artifacts or inputs from earlier tasks. Each task in the 2021 challenge will require a range of skills. You will need to call upon all of your technical expertise, intuition, and common sense.

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NSA Codebreaker challenge and student opportunities Webinar

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4-6 pm EDT Thursday, 9 September 2021, Online

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Register Here

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NSA will hold an NSALive Adobe Webinar on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 4-6 pm EDT to learn about the National Security Agency and Student Program opportunities, as well as a deep dive into the 2021 Codebreaker Challenge. Register for the online session here.

The Codebreaker Challenge is the NSA’s annual cybersecurity and cryptanalysis challenge with a realistic, NSA mission-centric scenario open to U.S-based academic institutions. The 2021 challenge is open now and runs through December 31, 2021.

While the challenge is intended for students, faculty are encouraged to participate as well. Furthermore, the site was designed to make it easy for those faculty interested in incorporating the challenge into their courses (see the additional FAQ entries below.)

The 2021 Codebreaker Challenge consists of a series of tasks worth a varying amount of points based upon their difficulty. Schools will be ranked according to their students’ total number of points with the current ranking shown on a leaderboard. Solutions may be submitted at any time for the duration of the Challenge.

While not required, it is recommended that participants solve tasks in order since they flow with the storyline. Later tasks may rely on artifacts or inputs from earlier tasks. Each task in the 2021 challenge will require a range of skills. You will need to call upon all of your technical expertise, intuition, and common sense.

The post Webinar on NSA Codebreaker challenge and student opportunities, Sept 9 appeared first on Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

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NSA Codebreaker challenge and student opportunities Webinar

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4-6 pm EDT Thursday, 9 September 2021, Online

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Register Here

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NSA will hold an NSALive Adobe Webinar on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 4-6 pm EDT to learn about the National Security Agency and Student Program opportunities, as well as a deep dive into the 2021 Codebreaker Challenge. Register for the online session here.

The Codebreaker Challenge is the NSA’s annual cybersecurity and cryptanalysis challenge with a realistic, NSA mission-centric scenario open to U.S-based academic institutions. The 2021 challenge is open now and runs through December 31, 2021.

While the challenge is intended for students, faculty are encouraged to participate as well. Furthermore, the site was designed to make it easy for those faculty interested in incorporating the challenge into their courses (see the additional FAQ entries below.)

The 2021 Codebreaker Challenge consists of a series of tasks worth a varying amount of points based upon their difficulty. Schools will be ranked according to their students’ total number of points with the current ranking shown on a leaderboard. Solutions may be submitted at any time for the duration of the Challenge.

While not required, it is recommended that participants solve tasks in order since they flow with the storyline. Later tasks may rely on artifacts or inputs from earlier tasks. Each task in the 2021 challenge will require a range of skills. You will need to call upon all of your technical expertise, intuition, and common sense.

The post Webinar on NSA Codebreaker challenge and student opportunities, Sept 9 appeared first on Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

Are you interested in learning about AI and how it intersects with a variety of fields?  Want to learn about career paths in technology? UMBC has partnered with AI4ALL to offer its free online class introducing AI technology to selected UMBC undergraduate students from any major.

Apply online for the free Discover AI program, co-sponsored by UMBC and AI4ALL.

Discover AI is a virtual program offering a hands-on introduction to computer science and artificial intelligence, ethical issues surrounding AI implementation, and tech careers. Students will complete the program with a Discover AI Certificate of Completion and ideas for the next steps to pursue an academic or career path related to AI in their chosen major.

It will take place over eight weeks, starting in mid-September, and includes synchronous and asynchronous instruction. It involves a total commitment of 15-20 hours during the Fall semester. The Discover AI program is open to all Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors and is designed to accommodate both students with and without prior computer science or AI experience.

AI4ALL programs are designed to bring together and highlight voices that have been historically excluded and that will lead and shape the future of AI.

If you have questions, send email to ai4all@csee.umbc.edu and visit the AI4ALL website.