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30
Jan
2023

5 Reasons to Attend the MS-CC’s IT for Research and Cybersecurity Workshops in 2023

The Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 are excited to continue our series of IT for research and cybersecurity workshops on the campuses of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) in 2023.  These free, hands-on workshops are designed to equip…

26
Jan
2023

2022: The Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium’s Year in Review

By Teni Agbesanwa

The Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) had an incredible year in 2022 as we advanced cyberinfrastructure (IT for research) capabilities at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), and the broader community of minority-serving institutions (MSIs). MS-CC is a thriving and…

28
Nov
2022

Internet2 Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships, Community Collaborations Expand Opportunities for Underrepresented IT Professionals

Funding Opportunities Support DEI Efforts and Broaden Participation in Premier Technical Event for the Global Research and Education Community Next Week WASHINGTON, D.C., November 28, 2022 – Internet2 today announced four recipients of the 2022 Internet2 Inclusivity (I2I) Scholarship, which is centered on increasing the meaningful participation of women information technology…

21
Nov
2022

New Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Minority Serving-Cyberinfrastructure Consortium Participants to Engage with IT Peers at TechEX 

By Teni Agbesanwa

It has been an exciting, yet busy fall season for the Minority Serving-Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) as we participated in multiple community engagement opportunities. We are heading to our final stop this year, and are looking forward to participating in the 2022 Internet2 Technology Exchange (TechEX) in Denver, Colorado,…

13
Sep
2022

Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium Awarded Nearly $15 Million NSF Grant to Fund Cyberinfrastructure Investments, Research Facilitation Support

Funding supports accelerating cyberinfrastructure-centric research capacity at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) through proof-of-concept grants and shared resources WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2022 – The Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 have been awarded a nearly $15 million grant from…

08
Sep
2022

Leveling the Cyberinfrastructure Playing Field Focus of Upcoming MS-CC Presentation at 2022 National HBCU Week Conference

By Teni Agbesanwa

On Sept. 22, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. ET, MS-CC Director Lawrence Williams will deliver a presentation focused on supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through the advancement of campus technology, community building, funding support, and professional development opportunities. The presentation is part of the 2022…

03
Jun
2022

5 Reasons to Join Us at the MS-CC Cyberinfrastructure and Ransomware Security Workshops

The Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 are excited to officially announce a series of cyberinfrastructure and cybersecurity workshops on the campuses of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) beginning in June 2022.  These free, hands-on workshops are funded under…

14
Mar
2022

Lawrence Williams New Program Director for the Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium

Williams will lead program activities for the Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium’s National Science Foundation-funded Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence Pilot in partnership with Internet2. WASHINGTON, D.C., March 14, 2022 – Lawrence Williams has joined Internet2 as a new program director in support of the Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC).

08
Oct
2021

In the Media: $3M Grant to Bolster MSI Cyberinfrastructure, PD Opportunities

A $3 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to the Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 will provide researchers, professional staff, and students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) with programs and services that address their cyberinfrastructure…

01
Oct
2021

In the Media: Minority-serving Institutions Get $3 Million for Cyberinfrastructure

The National Science Foundation’s Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence Pilot program has awarded nearly $3 million to the Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2. The grant will fund programs and services that support the research cyberinfrastructure needs of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges…