Join us for an engaging and informative webinar designed to empower public and private sector professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the world of grant writing, grant management, and the importance of broadband connectivity for all communities. In this session, we will explore the critical aspects of successful grant applications, effective grant management strategies, and the transformative impact of broadband access o...

Native speakers of critical languages are in high demand in the U.S. government. EHLS trains advanced English speakers to be effective communicators and strong candidates for federal jobs. The EHLS program is a fully funded scholarship that offers training in advanced English and career skills for U.S. citizens who have a college degree and are native speakers of Amharic, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Balochi, Bambara, Chinese Mandarin, Hausa, Hindi, K...

Our nation’s K-12 schools are data-rich, but often resource-poor. That combination makes them very attractive targets for ransomware attacks. The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, part of the Center for Internet Security, just released a new report that 29% of its member organization reported being victims of ransomware attacks – and the rapid expansion of remote learning in response to the pandemic has only made...

International bots, troll farms, shepherds: they have been active on social media for more than a decade, but in recent divisive years, they’ve really come to the forefront for law enforcement agencies. While trying to manage an already difficult online landscape, police social media managers found themselves trying to cope with an avalanche of questionably legitimate social media accounts trying to sew discord in their communities. Part...

Even before the pandemic, U.S. K-12 school districts were undergoing a digital transformation - digitizing paper-based processes and adopting ‘smart’ technologies for core services, including facilities management, transportation, HR and staffing, business services, and teaching and learning. The pandemic accelerated those trends, in support of providing online learning to children sheltering at home. But this also means that schoo...

The field of higher education faces a number of challenges - declining enrollments, evolving continuing education and workforce development needs, fast-changing classroom technologies, even heightened cybersecurity requirements to deal with the threat of ransomware. Gartner’s "Top Technology Trends in Higher Education for 2022," released in February, identifies the changes in higher education business models and students’ learning...

Join AIAA as we recognize individuals who have made tremendous achievements during their careers and continue to shape the aerospace industry. Our newly reimagined AIAA Awards Gala will take place under the stars in an outdoor event space at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. This setting will allow for free-flowing networking and social distancing.

Women in the Workforce: A Journey in STEM 2021 takes place on September 1, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner and is the second in our series. This onsite event will feature discussions about the challenges professional women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers experience, beginning in grade school and moving through college and into early careers. Among the topics to be examined are potential ways to address these...

Learn how Oracle Digital Assistant automates engagement, provides a seamless workflow between bots and humans and improves efficiency while freeing up staff to focus on critical mission requirements. Discover new ways to connect Simplify interactions and improve productivity Build intelligence with AI and machine learning Integrate seamlessly to multiple back-end systems to transform your agency

BbWorld is back, free and taking place fully online. Join us July 13-15 & 20-22 to experience the future of learning. We’re broadcasting sessions, keynotes, DevCon, networking opportunities, and more directly to you, wherever you are. Join thousands of educators, administrators, and thought leaders from the education community for this interactive digital experience. With this year’s format, it’s never been easier to pers...