The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $640,000 Project Grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) federal grant program to Purdue University. The award, titled "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: CYBERTRAINING: IMPLEMENTATION: MEDIUM: AI AND CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION FOR CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE: A HANDS-ON APPROACH," aims to address critical challenges in the cyberinfrastructure (CI) field, including a shortage of skilled professionals, limited opportunities for underrepresented minorities, and the fast pace of technological advancements. The project, known as "Project ACE" (Advancing Cyberinfrastructure Education), will integrate machine learning and cybersecurity within CI frameworks, incorporate advanced artificial intelligence and experiential learning, and develop a scalable and adaptable educational framework to prepare students for careers in the dynamic CI workforce. The award period runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2028, and the project will enhance the security and resilience of CI across various sectors by democratizing access to CI resources and education, particularly for underrepresented groups, including those at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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