Schools and students often have different views on "success." Academic leaders focus on graduation rates and rankings, while students consider course quality, campus culture, and the social scene. This perception gap hinders institutions from meeting evolving student expectations. Savvy schools are adopting a business approach, prioritizing student experience (similar to customer experience in business). A Student Experience Program can help i...

The progression of AI has empowered cyber threat actors to continually adapt their attack tactics, necessitating product and service providers to evolve their security capabilities from a reactive (detect and respond) approach to a much more proactive (pre-emptive cyber defense) approach using emerging technologies. Otherwise, they face the risk of attackers outpacing their capabilities. Join this complimentary Gartner tech and service provide...

In today's dynamic digital landscape, the need for secure and seamless access to corporate resources from any device, anywhere is paramount. Join SANS Senior Instructor Dave Shackleford and HPE’s Darren Tidwell for an insightful webcast where we dive into the modern threats and security challenges that organizations face, and how innovative solutions like SSE from HPE address these challenges head-on. HPE Aruba Networking SSE securely co...

Every third Thursday of the month, the MAS PMO hosts a webinar dedicated to a specific topic of interest for our MAS Industry Partners. Topics are broken down and explained using plain language and real-world examples. This is your chance to engage directly with MASpolicy makers, program managers, and leaders from across GSA, live and in real-time. Bring your questions, because we will dedicate plenty of time to Q&A!

The establishment of a Radar Recognition Library is an essential component within the domain of Electronic Warfare (EW). It serves as a comprehensive repository of data related to various radar systems; a task made challenging by the inability of radar libraries to identify emitter platforms with 100% accuracy. The scarcity of available data for Machine Learning (ML) training exacerbates this issue, as military organizations often guard radar...

Gen AI is revolutionizing the federal government by enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery. This webinar explores its diverse applications, from automating administrative tasks and analyzing vast datasets to improving cybersecurity and developing predictive models. By leveraging Gen AI, federal agencies are not only optimizing operations but also driving innovation in public services, fostering transparency, and ensuring b...

States’ voter registration systems and voter access have undergone a host of changes over the past five years, thanks in large part to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many states expanded vote-by-mail options, stepped up automatic voter registration programs, or both. Cities took action, as well – Los Angeles, for instance, has overhauled its voting system infrastructure, using open source, the cloud, and cybersecurity partnerships to updat...

An Overview of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Contributions and how they work, including limits and getting the biggest match Ways to maximize tax savings The main differences between Roth and Traditional TSP accounts Understanding the Different Funds An overview of the five main TSP funds (G, F, C, S, & I) and the Lifecycle (or “L” Funds), plus tips for developing an effective investment strategy that matches your time horizon,...

Local governments across the country are focused on innovation. Adopting new strategies and technologies has become essential, not only to address current challenges but also to build capacity for the future. A critical component of this is grants management. Grants management involves securing funding, building partnerships, and managing the resources governments need to drive meaningful change. Improving your grants management strategy offer...

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