Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair

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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!

REGISTER FOR THE FAIR!

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.

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!

REGISTER FOR THE FAIR!

Fall 2025 Case Competition: Trusted AI for Banking

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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

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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

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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!

Internship Opportunity: US Department of Energy/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is now accepting applications for two dynamic internship programs, both open to current students and recent graduates.

Research Student Internships (RSI):
Work alongside world-class scientists and engineers tackling major challenges in energy, environment, national security, and more. Areas include biology, supercomputing, nuclear science, and beyond.

Technical and Professional Internships (TPI):
Gain hands-on experience supporting the lab’s mission through roles in IT, communications, finance, HR, cybersecurity, legal counsel, and other key operational areas.

Both programs offer unparalleled access to ORNL’s premier facilities and expert mentors.

Apply or learn more:
RSI: https://lnkd.in/es8_7bzV
TPI: https://lnkd.in/eqm6rSTe

Pathways to Computing Program:

  • Summer: full-time 10 weeks
  • Stipend of $750 per week (paid bi-weekly)
  • Housing allowance of $250 per week (paid bi-weekly)
  • Students may be eligible for up to $1,000 towards reimbursement of expenses related to travel to Oak Ridge, TN for the appointment period
  • Open to both international and domestic students

Pathways to Computing Program:

  • Summer: full-time 10 weeks
  • Stipend of $750 per week (paid bi-weekly)
  • Housing allowance of $250 per week (paid bi-weekly)
  • Students may be eligible for up to $1,000 towards reimbursement of expenses related to travel to Oak Ridge, TN for the appointment period
  • Open to both international and domestic students

For questions or more information, please email Josh Cunningham cunninghamjs@ornl.gov

Healthcare IT: Workplace Day

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Interested in Healthcare IT? Just curious? Check out the UPMC Women in Information Technology for their in-person Healthcare IT Workplace Day!

Be sure to pre-register by August 29 by scanning the QR code above. You do not want to miss it!

  • Who: College students interested in technology careers
  • Where: US Steel Tower; floor 31; 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, 15219
  • When: September 12, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; Arrival/registration 8:30 – 9:00 am

Department of Defense Scholarship Winners

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Larry Luther and Jesse Marks are the latest RMU cybersecurity students who received a generous scholarship as part of a competitive grant award to RMU from the US Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) program. Dr. Ping Wang is the Faculty PI (Principal Investigator) of the grant. The DoD CSA scholarship provides full tuition, a stipend, book and laptop allowances, travel support, and future DoD employment for selected students to complete a cybersecurity-related degree at designated National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) institutions like RMU.

Larry and Jesse are among only 50 DoD CSA Scholars selected nationally this year. They both attended this year’s DoD CSA boot camp with PI Dr. Wang in Washington, DC, in July, participating in a realistic multi-challenge cyber competition.

Congratulations, Larry and Jesse! We are very proud of your amazing accomplishment!

Jesse (left) and Larry (right), with PI Dr. Wang (center), attended this year’s DoD CSA boot camp in Washington DC

SteelHacks XII Hackathon

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Unleash Your Inner Innovator at Steelhacks XII!

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.

  • 24 hours of coding, creativity, and collaboration
  • Speed Friending with various companies (networking opportunities) and Guest Speakers
  • Prizes for several different tracks
  • Free food and fun activities to keep the energy high

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!

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Congratulations to Stephen Mancini Productions

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Beyond the Screen Film Festival has announced its 2024-2025 film winners. The prize for Best Debut Director and Best Historical Film went to the film Fedeltà: Soldati. Prigionieri. Directed by one of RMU’s faculty members, Dr. Stephen Mancini, and assisted by RMU student, majoring in Cinema & Photography, Payton Hostetler, who also shares in the recognition for this great accomplishment.

Produced by Stephen MANCINI Productions and filmed on location in Italy and Pittsburgh, Payton’s contributions to filming and editing have been integral to the film’s success. For anyone interested in discovering more about this award-winning film, including where to watch, please click here: https://stephenmanciniproductions.com/

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Dr. Steve Mancini – Best Podcast Host!

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The CIS department is thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to our very own Dr. Steve Mancini on his recent achievement! Dr. Mancini has been recognized as the Best Podcast Host in the prestigious 2025 Communicator Awards for his engaging and insightful podcast, The Italian Impact.

This well-deserved win highlights Dr. Mancini’s dedication and passion for fostering connections both within our university and the local community. Through The Italian Impact Podcast, he skillfully brings attention to a diverse range of topics that resonate with students and faculty right here on campus, while also reaching out to the vibrant Italian community in Pittsburgh and beyond.

We encourage everyone to tune in and experience the award-winning podcast for themselves! You can find The Italian Impact Podcast on all your favorite listening platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also learn more and explore past episodes on the official website: https://italianimpactweekly.com/.

To see the details of Dr. Mancini’s award and all of the winners, click HERE

Let’s all celebrate Dr. Mancini’s fantastic accomplishment and continue to support his wonderful work with The Italian Impact Podcast! Congratulations, Dr. Mancini!