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 in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Research Corridor.
Join the MS-CC for a free, two-day workshop to support faculty, researchers, and students across HBCUs and TCUs in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Research Corridor. 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.
- AI in Action: Gain practical insights into adopting AI for research and teaching, from governance and data privacy to curriculum integration.
- Funding Strategies: Discover practical approaches to securing funding and developing proposals in an inclusive setting.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. 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.
Join us for an interactive workshop designed for campus leaders, faculty, researchers, IT professionals, librarians, and archivists. The program combines practical tools and resources to strengthen day-to-day research and scientific work, offering opportunities to connect, share ideas, and spark new collaborations through breakout sessions and guided discussions. Explore the full agenda to see what’s in store.
The workshop is funded by the NSF OAC 2234326 awarded to the MS-CC and Internet2.
Agenda
| Time | Title | Speakers |
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| September 30, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Day 1: Foundations and Vision Setting |
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| 8:15 – 9:00 AM | Registration & Coffee | |
| 9:00 – 9:35 AM | Welcome, Regional Roll Call & Institutional Framing | Dr. Dionne Curbeam, VP of IT, CIO, Coppin State University Dr. Chanta M. Haywood, Provost, Coppin State University MS-CC Welcome Regional introductions from attendees |
| 9:35 – 10:15 AM | Keynote: Pathways to Research Institution Status: Funding, Infrastructure, and Campus Readiness | Dr. Doretha Williams, Association of African American Museums, Smithsonian |
| 10:15 – 10:30 AM | Break | |
| 10:30 – 12:00 PM | Panel: Coppin Technology & Research Readiness Showcase Topics: • NTIA Broadband outcomes • MD-REN & external connectivity • Data center colocation services • Network refresh and impacts on instruction and research • Coppin PI highlights |
Moderator: Dr. Denyce Watties-Daniels, Chairperson of Coppin’s Faculty Research and Development Committee Panelists: Thomas Smith, MD-REN Dr. Dondra Bailey, Coppin State University Dr. Mintesinot Jiru, Coppin State University Taha Mohammed, Coppin State University Marcus Hammond, Coppin State University Tamara Petronka, Maryland Enterprise Education Consortium Zayed Mohammed Uddin, Student, Coppin State University |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Strategic CI Panel: Building Research Capacity through Strategy, Security & Faculty–IT Partnership Topics: • CI definition and strategy • Research computing team models • Compliance and data security in research • Faculty-driven partnerships |
Moderators: Jennifer Kim and Jessica Johnson, MS-CC Panelists: Dr. Lethia S. Jackson, Bowie State (Technology & Security) Jeff Crowder, MARIA Glen McLachlan, CAAREN Jennifer Oxenford, Keystone REN Dr. Ali Al-sinayyid, West Virginia State University |
| 2:00 – 3:15 PM | AI Readiness and Research: From Policy to Practice Topics: • AI literacy for educators and researchers • Institutional governance, policy, and needs assessments • Career technical education and workforce readiness • Multi-stakeholder collaboration |
Moderator: Quiana Bannerman, Maryland Center for Computing Education Panelists: Dr. Marisel Torres-Crespo – Hood College, Associate Professor, Hood College Dr. Peter Taiwo, Morgan State (Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) |
| 3:15 – 3:30 PM | Break | |
| 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Institutional Roadmap Lab: What Must Shift to Support Research Growth? Topics: • Data governance, compliance • Faculty–IT partnerships • Shared infrastructure models and grant readiness | Moderator: Amanda Tan, MS-CC Panelists: Tiffany Davis, MLIS, Interim Library Director/Public Access & Electronic Resources Librarian, Lincoln University Dr. Naveed Zaman, WVSU Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Dr. Ebony Terrell Shockley, University of Maryland College Park |
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Wrap-Up and Preview of Day 2 | |
| October 1, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET Day 2: Action, Collaboration & Planning |
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| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast | |
| 9:00 – 10:15 AM | Lightning Talks: Faculty Research Sparks (STEM + Humanities) | Presenters: Dr. Jared A. Evans – Biomedical and AI Applications Dr. Zhengtao Deng – Robotics and Machine Learning Dr. Michael Akinleye – Data Science Education Dr. Jamal Uddin and Dr. William Ghann, AI in Nanotechnology Dr. Feseha Abebe-Akele Assistant Professor, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) |
| 10:15 – 10:30 AM | Break | |
| 10:30 – 12:00 PM | Collaborative Visioning Session: Building Research Together at Coppin and Beyond Themed breakout discussions: • Cross-disciplinary collaboration • Infrastructure gaps • Proposal planning and institutional priorities |
Facilitators: MS-CC and Coppin Staff |
| 12:00 – 12:30 PM | Closing Dialog and Commitments Recap, commitments, and next steps |
Speakers: MS-CC and Coppin Leadership |
| 12:30 – 2:00 PM | Visit to the Nanotechnology Center in the Science & Technology Building (Meet at the rear of the room) |
Dr. Jamal Uddin and Dr. William Ghann |
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 will be available in Lot F on the Coppin State University campus. A campus map can be found here https://bit.ly/coppin-map.
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.