MS-CC Science and Research Technology Workshop
Coppin State University
J. Millard Tawes Center
2500 W North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21216
Date: September 30 – October 1, 2025
Discover Technology Tools, Grant Resources, and Campus Collaboration Opportunities
Join the MS-CC for a free, two-day workshop to support faculty, researchers, and students across HBCUs and TCUs. This hands-on event at Coppin State University will highlight tools, strategies, and funding opportunities to help your institution’s research and technology infrastructure goals.
Why Attend?
- Advance Research and Education: Learn how cyberinfrastructure (CI) can propel research and education initiatives on your campus.
- Tailored Opportunities: Explore training, collaboration, and grant opportunities.
- Engage with Experts: Participate in facilitated discussions and networking sessions with peers and industry leaders.
- Hands-On Support: Receive step-by-step guidance for accessing research computing platforms like ACCESS.
- Funding Strategies: Discover practical approaches to securing funding and developing proposals in an inclusive setting.
Registration
Registration is required and FREE for MS-CC participants within a 250-mile radius of Coppin State University. Registration is open through Friday, September 19, 2025.
We have created a hands-on workshop experience for leaders, faculty, researchers, IT staff, librarians, and archivists. This workshop provides information, tools, and resources to support and enable many day-to-day activities on your campus.
This workshop provides opportunities for networking and connecting with your peers, potential collaborators, and partners via breakout sessions, discussion groups, and hosted meals. Please review the proposed workshop agenda (below) for additional details.
The workshop is funded by the NSF OAC 2234326 awarded to the MS-CC and Internet2.
Proposed Agenda
*Proposed agenda as of July 14, 2025*
September 30, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
| Day 1: Foundations and Knowledge Sharing |
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| Cyberinfrastructure 101 |
| Keynote Presentation: “Securing Funding and Scaling Research Capacity in a Changing Federal Landscape” |
| Panel: Leveraging Technology Investments for Institutional Growth |
| Breakout Sessions: Empowering Innovation Grant Strategies, Digital Humanities, and Cybersecurity in CI |
| Hands-On Demonstrations: Bridging Theory and Practice |
October 1, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
| Day 2: Action Planning and Collaboration |
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| Lightning Talks: Research and CI |
| Collaboration Connector Session |
What Workshop Participants Can Expect
The MS-CC Science and Research Technology Workshop offers a dynamic, two-day experience focused on advancing research through technology, collaboration, and training. Attendees will explore how cyberinfrastructure, data tools, and AI support research and workforce development across HBCUs and TCUs.
Expect panels, hands-on sessions, and interactive discussions—plus networking with faculty, technologists, and funding partners committed to building resilient research ecosystems.
MS-CC Workshop Series
The MS-CC workshop at Coppin State University is one of several workshops the MS-CC and Internet2 are planning at campuses throughout 2025.
If the MS-CC workshop in Baltimore, MD, is not geographically convenient for you, additional workshops are under consideration and will be announced throughout 2025. We hope you can attend one of the upcoming workshops at a location closest to your institution. Learn more about the MS-CC Workshop series.
Hotel Recommendations
Should you require overnight accommodations, the following hotels are recommended for workshop participants and are within close proximity to Coppin State University:
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Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
511 S Central Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 558-1840 -
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
110 S Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 962-0202
Please contact the hotels directly to inquire about their daily rates and book your reservation.
Parking
Parking information will be available soon.
Reimbursements
We will be able to reimburse reasonable mileage (within a 250-mile radius of Coppin State University) and hotel expenses for MS-CC participants who are located more than 50 miles from the university.
- Before the Workshop: Complete the MS-CC travel support acceptance form by September 29, 2025, which is included in the registration form process.
- After the Workshop: Participants will receive instructions for submitting their reimbursement requests in the post-workshop email on October 1.
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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.
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 Workshop. To stay current, check this page periodically leading up to the workshop.
Workshop participants must abide by Coppin State University’s COVID-19 guidelines while participating.
Participants are currently not required to wear masks at Coppin State University.
Events Code of Conduct
Internet2 and the community are committed to promoting a positive environment at our events and conferences for our members and the research and education community. Our community values fair and equitable treatment of all individuals and expects our attendees to interact professionally and respectfully towards one another. Discrimination or harassment of any type, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, or religion, is not consistent with our values and will not be tolerated.
Unacceptable behavior includes offensive comments; deliberate intimidation, stalking or unwanted attention; inappropriate physical contact; harassing, derogatory, or demeaning conduct; or other behavior that demonstrates a lack of professionalism or respect for another individual.