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Monthly Archives: September 2025
Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
We are recruiting students to participate in the 2025-26 RMU team for CCDC (Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition).
See more information at https://maccdc.org/ and https://www.nationalccdc.org/
If you are interested in participating in this cyber competition, please contact the team faculty coach Dr. Nader Kesserwan by email at kesserwan@rmu.edu no later than this Thursday, September 18 , and attach a brief 1-2 page resume including any technical background and cyber competition experience for consideration. Team size is limited.
Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair
We’re taking RMU’s Career & Internship Fair to the next level on the Arena Floor of the UPMC Events Center. This dynamic setting is your chance to explore opportunities, make connections, and launch your career!
Whether you’re seeking an internship, part-time job, or full-time role, this is a must-attend event for students and alumni. With 90+ employers across diverse industries, you’ll have the chance to showcase your skills, build valuable connections, and even earn Golden Tickets by making a strong impression on employers. Don’t miss the chance to get a FREE professional headshot to refresh your LinkedIn and Handshake profiles.
Attend the “Prepare for the Fair” Event
Join us at the Career Center to get fair-ready with top employers. You can:
- Get your resume reviewed
- Practice your elevator pitch
- Ask career-related questions
- Explore the Colonial Closet to find professional attire options for the fair
Meet with an employer & get FREE Kona Ice!
The Career & Internship Fair is your chance to build confidence, grow your career readiness, and take the next step toward success!
Prepare and Maximize Your Success
Take charge of your future success by using the resources designed to help you feel confident and career-ready.
- Register for the fair on Handshake.
- Research attending employers.
- Plan with our Preparation Checklist.
- Practice your elevator pitch.
- Prepare to dress for success.
- Polish your resume.
Fair Details
- Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- Location: UPMC Events Center (Arena Floor), Robert Morris University
Shine Bright with the Golden Ticket Campaign
Make a lasting impression at the fair by being engaging, professional, and authentic! Stand out to employers to earn Golden Tickets – there’s no limit to how many you can collect. Each ticket you earn gives you one entry into our raffle for a reMarkable 2 tablet!
Huge thanks to K&L Gates, our Golden Ticket Partner, for supporting our students’ career readiness!
Fall 2025 Case Competition: Trusted AI for Banking
Sponsored by PNC Bank and hosted by Carnegie Mellon University, Corporate Startup Lab is proud to announce its Fall 2025 Case Competition!
The theme for the Competition is Trusted AI for Banking. You will attempt to provide a solution through transformative innovation ideas, products, or services.
Registration closes September 20th: Registration Link for CSL Case Competition
Registered teams will receive the full prompt on September 21st, with the first round of submissions due on October 4th at 11:59PM.
Finalists will be announced on October 9th, with Final Presentations given on CMU’s campus on October 23rd.
Following a celebratory lunch and a brief ceremony, the top three teams will be publicly recognized and will receive cash prizes totaling $20,000, including $12,000 for the first-place team.
The competition is open to all Graduate and PhD students at any U.S. based college or university. You must have a team consisting of 3-4 students to enter.
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AI in Action Hack-a-Thon
The Massey Center is launching the AI in Action Hackathon: Solutions for Small Business Success! Students from RMU and other universities will team up with local businesses and industry leaders to build real-world, AI-powered solutions. the deadline is September 22!
Friday, September 26th – Virtual Launch Day
Saturday, October 18th – Pitch Day at Field Day Co-working space in Lawrenceville
This initiative invites students of all academic backgrounds and schools to develop AI-enabled solutions for 4 founders in the region. Adopting a human-centered approach, teams meet with founders and mentors during the innovation process. The Grand Prize is $1000 for the winning team, with additional recognition categories.
Special thanks to visionary, Data Science Major William Fullerton, in partnership with Duquesne student, Benjamin Irwin, and Faculty Champion and Massey Center Advisory Board Member, Dr. Albena Ivanova, for your energy and big thinking!
Content provided by The Massey Center.
To register, visit: https://apicspgh.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=76&ts=1757623402
CIS Department Receives U.S. DoD Cyber Service Academy Program Grant
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department in the School of Data Intelligence and Technology has received another grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy Program (DoD CSA). This grant, titled “Comprehensive Mentoring for DoD Cyber Talent Development,” aims to recruit eligible RMU and transfer students to develop cyber talent for the DoD cyber workforce and enhance the national pipeline for qualified cyber professionals.
For the 2025-26 academic year, this grant will support two selected DoD CSA student scholars and the research of the Principal Investigator on cybersecurity education and mentoring. Each DoD CSA student scholar will receive comprehensive support, including full tuition and fees, a living stipend, a laptop computer, and a textbook allowance. Scholars are also eligible to take up to the maximum number of credits allowed per semester at RMU. Additionally, the DoD CSA students will have paid summer internships and will be placed in professional cybersecurity positions within DoD agencies.
This marks the fourth time RMU has received the DoD CSA grant, demonstrating the university’s ongoing success in maintaining its designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (NCAE-CDE) by NSA/DHS. This designation must remain in good standing to qualify for this competitive grant.
Dr. Ping Wang (CIS) serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) for this grant project, which is set to run from September 2025 to December 2026, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year with new funding. R&GA appreciates the support provided by Julianne Michalenko (Director, Office of Scholar Development) for this grant application. The grant is valued at $165,554 for the 2025-2026+ academic year.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Wang!
CIS @ RMU 