MS-CC Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity Workshops in NOLA
Join the Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) for free two-day National Science Foundation-funded workshops in New Orleans, La.
Day 1 | Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Day
Dillard University
Nov. 15, 2023
Professional Schools & Sciences Building
Room 131-135
2601 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70122
Day 2 | Cybersecurity Day
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)
Nov. 16, 2023
Millie M. Charles School of Social Work building
Lecture Hall
6400 Press Drive
New Orleans, LA 70126
Engaging and Motivating your HBCU Campus Around CI to Advance Research and Education (R&E) Programs
The Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) organized a free two-day National Science Foundation-funded workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana. The MS-CC workshop was hosted at HBCU campuses, Dillard University on Nov. 15, 2023, located at 2601 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA 70122, and Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) on Nov. 16. 2023, located at 6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126.
We designed a hands-on workshop experience for leadership, faculty, researchers, IT staff, and students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that provided information, tools, and resources to support and enable many day-to-day activities on their campus.
The workshop provided opportunities for networking and connecting with HBCU peers, potential collaborators, and partners via breakout sessions, discussion groups, and hosted meals. Please read the workshop agendas (below) for additional details.
The workshops are funded by the NSF OAC 2137123 awarded to the Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2.
| AGENDA for Nov. 15 Cyberinfrastructure Day |
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| 8 – 5 PM CT |
| Morning |
| 8 – 9 AM | Breakfast |
| 9 – 9:15 AM | Welcome |
| 9:15 – 9:40 AM | Intro to MS-CC + Workshop Objectives Dr. Rochelle Ford, President, Dillard University Dr. Ming-Hsing Chiu, Associate Professor, Dillard University Dr. Urban Wiggins, MS-CC CLB Chair; Vice Provost for Decision Science and Visualization, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Lauren Michael, Assist. Dir. for CI Facilitation, MS-CC CI Day 1 MS-CC Overview Wiggins.pdf |
| 9:40 – 10:05 AM | IT for Computing and Data Science (“Cyberinfrastructure”) Lauren Michael, Assistant Director for CI Facilitation, MS-CC CI Day 1 IT for Computing & Data Science Michael.pdf |
| 10:05 – 10:20 AM | Attendee Introductions |
| 10:20 – 10:35 AM | Break |
| 10:35 – 11:35 AM | Panel: Perspectives on CI Strategic Value for Education & Research Dr. Ming-Hsing Chiu, Associate Professor, Dillard University Dr. Urgan Wiggins, Vice Provost for Decision Science, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dr. Dennis Sigur, Assistant Professor, Dillard University Donna Hayden, Chief Information Officer, Alcorn State University Dr. Deborah Dent, Chief Information Officer, Jackson State University CI Day 1 Perspectives on CI Strategic Value for Education & Research Panel + Breakout.pdf |
11:35 – 12:15 PM | CI Breakout Discussion |
| 12:15 – 1 PM | Lunch & Networking |
| Afternoon |
| 1 – 1:25 PM – CI Funding Considerations Lauren Michael, Assist. Dir. for CI Facilitation, MS-CC CI Day 1 CI Funding Considerations Michael.pdf |
| 1:25 – 1:55 PM | NSF CI and Cybersecurity Funding Dr. Robert Beverly, Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) / Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC) Program Officer, National Science Foundation CI Day 1 NSF CI & Cybersecurity Funding Beverly NSF.pdf |
| 1:55 – 2:25 PM | NTIA Funding for HBCUs Dr. Jon Gant, Director, Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives, National Telecommunications and Information Administration CI Day 1 NTIA Funding for HBCUs Gant.pdf |
| 2:25 – 2:40 PM | Break |
| 2:40 – 3:35 PM | Panel: Campus Perspectives on Funding Dr. Theodore Callier, VP Research and Sponsored Programs, Grambling State University Dr. Deborah Dent, Chief Information Officer, Jackson State University Dr. Kevin Harris, Exec Dir of Cybersecurity Clinics and Chair Computational & Information Sciences Dr. Eurmon Hervey, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Education, SUNO Dr. John Pierre, Southern University Law Center |
| 3:35 – 4:10 PM | Research and Education Networks (RENs) in the Region Natalie Palmer, Vice President, Southern Crossroads (SoX) Lonnie Leger, Executive Director, Louisiana Optical Network Infrastructure (LONI) CI Day 1 RENs in the Region Palmer SoX.pdf |
| 4:10 – 4:50 PM | Funding Breakout Discussion |
| Evening |
| 5 PM – 6:30 PM | Reception: Engage with Funders, RENs, and Campus Collaborators |
| AGENDA for Nov. 16 Cybersecurity Day |
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| 8 – 3 PM CT |
| Morning |
| 8 – 8:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:45 – 9 AM | Welcome & Day 2 Overview Dr. James Ammons Jr., Chancellor, SUNO Dr. Kenneth Williams, Chair and Associate Professor of Cybersecurity, SUNO Cybersecurity Day 2 Welcome.pdf |
| 9 – 9:05 AM | Remarks Ana Hunsinger, Internet2 Scott McGregor, Cisco Systems |
| 9:05 – 9:35 AM | Internet2’s National Network and Services for HBCUs Dr. Deborah Dent, Chief Information Officer, Jackson State University Emily Nichols, Senior Projects Manager, Internet2 Cybersecurity Day 2 About I2 Dent Nichols.pdf |
| 9:35 – 10:15 AM | Panel: Campus Cybersecurity Priorities for HBCUs Jay Ellis, Chief Information Officer, Grambling State University Donna Hayden, Chief Information Officer, Alcorn State University Gregory Jones, Chief Information Security Officer, Xavier University in Louisiana |
| 10:20 – 10:40 AM | Break |
| 10:40 – 11:35 AM | Panel: Cybersecurity Support and Workforce Requirements Bernardo Trindade, Federal Bureau of Investigation Jaron Martin, Federal Bureau of Investigation Scottie Jackson, 765 Consulting Services Brett Deroche, Vice President of Cybersecurity Services, Lockstep Technology Group Karen Mackie, Associate Director, Global Assurance and GPS Portfollio Lead Moderator: Dr. Kenneth Williams, Chair and Associate Professor of Cybersecurity, SUNO Cybersecurity Day 2 Panel Cybersecurity Support and Workforce Development.pdf |
| 11:35 – 12:20 PM | SUNO Cyberlab Visit |
| 12:20 – 1:20 PM | Lunch & Networking |
| Afternoon |
| 1:20 – 2:05 PM | Cybersecurity Education Programs at HBCUs Dr. Kevin Harris, Exec Dir of Cybersecurity Clinics and Chair Computational & Information Sciences, Stillman College Dr. Kenneth Williams, Chair and Associate Professor of Cybersecurity, SUNO Dr. Vasanth Iyer, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity, Grambling State Dr. Bharat Rawal, Dept. Head of Computer Science Digital Technologies, Grambling State |
| 2:05 – 2:35 PM | Cybersecurity Breakout Discussion Cybersecurity Day 2 Cybersecurity Breakout.pdf |
| 2:35 – 3 PM | Workshop Wrap-Up & Feedback |
MS-CC Workshop Series
The MS-CC workshop in NOLA was one of several workshops the MS-CC and Internet2 planned at HBCU and TCU (tribal college and university) campuses throughout 2023. Read 5 Reasons to Attend the MS-CC’s IT for Research and Cybersecurity Workshops in 2023 where we share why you should join us for our workshop.
If the MS-CC workshop in NOLA was not geographically convenient for you, additional workshops are under consideration and will be announced in early 2024. We hope that you’ll be able to attend one of the upcoming workshops at a location closest to your institution. Learn more about the MS-CC Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity Workshop series.
Registration
The two-day workshop was free for MS-CC participants, and registration was required.
What to expect as part of your registration process:
- You will be prompted to submit your name, job title, job function, institution, email address, and mailing address.
- You will be prompted to indicate whether you plan on attending both days of the workshop or just one day. Under each selection, there is a Registration Code (Optional) field; there is no registration code required for this workshop.
- You will also be prompted to indicate whether you plan on joining the Wednesday evening reception hosted by the MS-CC.
- You will be prompted to submit special needs and emergency contact information. Protected health information (PHI) provided with this registration will be safeguarded by Internet2 from unauthorized disclosure.
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- In your inbox, you will find two registration email confirmations: an enrollment confirmation email and a receipt number confirmation email.
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Hotel Recommendations
The workshop was held at Dillard University, located at 2601 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA 70122, and Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), located at 6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126.
There is approximately a 3-mile distance between these campuses. The recommended hotels for workshop participants that were within close proximity to these campuses include:
- Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area, 501 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 7011 | (504) 381-0041
- Courtyard New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville, 910 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70112 | (504) 523-2400
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, 1001 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 525-0044
Parking
Parking was available at the Professional Schools & Sciences building parking lot for Dillard University and the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work building parking lot for SUNO.
Reimbursements
As an MS-CC participant, we can reimburse reasonable mileage (300 miles or less roundtrip) for first-time MS-CC workshop participants from HBCUs and TCUs. The reimbursement request process is completed in two steps:
- Before the Workshop: Complete the MS-CC travel support acceptance form by November 14. To request this form, please contact Teni Agbesanwa after you register for the NOLA workshop.
- After the Workshop: Submit your receipts and MS-CC travel reimbursement form. This form will be shared with attendees at the conclusion of the NOLA workshop.
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Participation in the MS-CC helps us create a vibrant community of practice where peers can collaborate and support one another and build a coalition to advocate for their needs as a community.
What Workshop Participants Can Expect
The two-day workshop agenda was designed around two themes: Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity. The workshop program included keynote presentations, panel discussions with cyberinfrastructure and cybersecurity leaders, facilitated group discussions, and hands-on learning opportunities, including access to open-source security tools and documented best practices for campus infrastructure.
Informal networking opportunities provided participants with opportunities to meet and build connections with peers and cybersecurity professionals and leadership from regional and national non-profit organizations supporting the research and education community in the U.S.
COVID-19 Information
The COVID-19 situation in the United States is fluid, and we continue to monitor developments that may impact attendees for the MS-CC Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity Workshop. In order to stay current, check this page periodically leading up to the workshop.
Workshop participants will need to abide by Dillard University and SUNO’s COVID-19 guidelines while participating in the workshop.
Please familiarize yourself with the Dillard University COVID-19 policy and SUNO COVID-19 policy.
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