Research Matters
Project WiCCED PD Kent Messer is featured in a video from the UD Research Office on why Research Matters.
UD Flexes its research muscle on Capitol Hill
Project WiCCED and DE EPSCoR sent a few representatives to the UD Day in DC which highlights the impact of federal funding and strong connections.
Amy Slocum, associate director of Delaware EPSCoR (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) and assistant director of the Delaware Environmental Network (DENIN), said she is amazed at the growth she has seen in her 24 years at UD.
“There are so many different groups at the University now,” she said. “I can’t believe how much research has grown and diversified.”
TRAINING ETHICAL HACKERS: Computer engineering students hone their skills at cybersecurity competitions and hackathons
This growing team of students is training for their next chance to prove they’re among the best in the country at thwarting cyber attacks. The students regularly participate in cybersecurity competitions, including capture the flag competitions, which pit teams against each other to thwart cyber threats.
This training is also beneficial to society at large, as our systems are continuously under attack from hackers all around the world, said Novocin.
“In this battle to protect our infrastructure, it’s about training an army of folks that can do subtle or out-of-the-box thinking in real time to outsmart the bad guys, who are motivated by cash, or politics of whatever else,” he said. “We’re always struggling to keep up with this battle, so this training is important on that scale.”
This project was made partially possible by the National Science Foundation EPSCoR Grant No. 1757353 and the State of Delaware.
UD students are also excelling in competitions that feature a different type of hacking. These hackathons aren’t focused on security threats; instead, teams work together to create novel hardware or software solutions to solve a variety of challenging societal problems.
To learn more, click link here.
Photo by Kathy F. Atkinson
Wesley College ES graduate, NSF S-STEM Cannon Scholar, and NSF EPSCoR intern, John Dougherty has a chat with President Trump
On April 12, 2019, Wesley College environmental science graduate, John Dougherty visited the White House to meet President Trump. John is an employee of Millennia Contracting, Inc., New Castle, DE, a full-service tower contractor for the Mid-Atlantic wireless industry. John discussed the future of 5G technology implementation with the President. Photo: John is with a safety hard-hat talking to President Trump.
Wesley Scholars Day 2019
Scholars Day is an opportunity for the entire Wesley College community to come together and celebrate scholarly endeavors. This day consists of presentations and performances that demonstrate scholarly achievements and research by students. The program is attended by peers of the participating students as well as faculty, staff, family members of the presenters and the public. Watch this video to learn more.
Scholars Day 2019 will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Deadline for Scholars Day applications is February 28, 2019. Visit this link for the program book for Scholars Day 2018. The abstract booklet is available here.
6th Annual Delaware Tech STEM Expo
Delaware Tech STEM Expo – held on March 20, 21 and 26, 2019. The event targeted middle and high school students who wished to experience Delaware Tech programs through student-designed activities, build connections toward STEM careers, and have fun!
- Interactive hands-on activities in engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, computer science, physics and mathematics
- Tours of energy and engineering facilities
- Drawings for door prizes
To learn more visit: https://www.dtcc.edu/about/news/events/stem