The following 8 students from the RMU National Cyber League (NCL) Team received performance medals from the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 2025 season competitions held August to November 2025).
Larry Luther (Diamond)
Connor Quinn (Diamond)
Jesse Marks (Platinum)
Peyton Lutchkus (Gold)
Grant Carvender (Gold)
Chloe Dzuba (Gold)
Will Rebello (Silver)
Jorge Pinzon (Bronze)
Dr. Ping Wang served as the RMU NCL faculty coach.
Congratulations, team!
Congratulations to Dr. Parul Yadav!
The “Woman in Research Excellence – Global Woman of Science Award” is an ElevateX Award given at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Networking (ICAIN). Dr. Parul Yadav received this award at ICAIN 2025, held in Dubai this October, for her contributions to research and innovation. The award celebrates women’s achievements in research, focusing on merit-based evaluation of innovation, impact, and leadership, especially in AI and related fields.
The ICAIN conference brings together scientists, researchers, and industry experts to discuss advancements in computing and networking. The ICAIN 2025 event was organized by BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, in association with the Universal Innovators and the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad.
Congratulations again to Dr. Parul Yadav!
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.
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.
For more
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
Get ready to dive into a world of innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration at Steelhacks XII, happening on September 20-21, 2025, at the University of Pittsburgh.
Steelhacks is more than just a coding competition; it’s an opportunity to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Mark your calendars and get ready to turn your ideas into reality.
Register now: at the Steelhacks website for registration and updates on all the exciting activities and more details as the event approaches!
The Robert Morris University Analytics Club is excited to announce that there is still time to register for the fifth annual ASA DataFest™ at RMU the weekend of April 11 – 13!
The American Statistical Association (ASA) DataFest™ is a celebration of data in which student teams of 2 to 5 work over a weekend to find and share meaning in a large, rich, and complex dataset.
The event format this year is hybrid (in-person/virtual), and industry professionals will be available throughout the weekend to act as mentors and help you as you work through the data. On Sunday afternoon, teams will present their findings, and $100 cash prizes and medals will be awarded to winning teams for each category.
Registration will close on March 21st, and is limited to the first 75 people.
All students are encouraged to participate in this exciting event! See the attached flyer and the RMU DataFest 2025 website for more information and the registration link: https://www.rmu.edu/academics/schools/sems/datafest.
Questions? Contact Morgan Hooker at (mehst504@mail.rmu.edu).
We hope to see you at DataFest 2025!
Correlation One, a NYC-based workforce development company is reaching out to share an exciting opportunity. They are hosting the Cyber Sentinel Skills Challenge, a cybersecurity competition sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD).
This one-day virtual event is designed to help students and alumni:
Winners of the competition will also be eligible for a share of a $15,000 cash prize pool.
See flyer on how to register.
Robert Morris University Sport Analytics Club is hosting their second annual Data Jam, a week-long virtual competition from March 28th to April 4th. Teams of 2-5 students are encouraged to compete, and students from outside RMU are welcome to participate.
The competition features two tracks. In the Data Science track, participants are encouraged to use programming languages such as R, Python, or other statistical programming tools. In the Data Analytics track, participants may utilize analytical tools like Excel, SPSS, or other statistical software. Contestants from both tracks will create a 7-minute virtual presentation summarizing their processes and conclusions. This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on experience with sports data!
Contact Liam Jennings (ljjst239@mail.rmu.edu) with any questions.
The Robert Morris University Analytics Club is excited to announce that registration is now open for the fifth annual ASA DataFest™ at RMU the weekend of April 11 – 13!
The American Statistical Association (ASA) DataFest™ is a celebration of data in which student teams of 2 to 5 work over a weekend to find and share meaning in a large, rich, and complex dataset.
The event format this year is hybrid (in-person/virtual), and industry professionals will be available throughout the weekend to act as mentors and help you as you work through the data. On Sunday afternoon, teams will present their findings, and $100 cash prizes and medals will be awarded to winning teams for each category.
Registration will be open now until March 21st, and registration is limited to the first 75 people.
All students are encouraged to participate in this exciting event! See the attached flyer and the RMU DataFest 2025 website for more information and the registration link: https://www.rmu.edu/academics/schools/sems/datafest.
Questions? Contact Morgan Hooker at (mehst504@mail.rmu.edu).
We hope to see you at DataFest 2025!
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