The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) has received a $465,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) to establish a new Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site focused on AI-empowered cybersecurity research. This 3-year program will engage undergraduate students in collaborative projects with faculty mentors, exploring the application of advanced AI technologies like generative AI, large language models, and graph neural networks to address cybersecurity challenges such as intrusion detection, phishing prevention, and authentication system development. The project aims to promote diversity and inclusivity in cybersecurity by targeting underrepresented groups and institutions with limited research resources. As part of the initiative, REU participants will also share their research findings and experiences with high school students through GencCyber summer camps, fostering knowledge transfer and community engagement. This award reflects the NSF's mission to advance scientific discovery and technological innovation with broader societal impacts.
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