Tony Coulson (information decision sciences) and Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) were interviewed during the grand opening of the iHub in Palm Desert. The iHub is a collaboration of the City of Palm Desert, the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership and Cal State San Bernardino.
The Palm Desert iHub, which is a collaboration of the city of Palm Desert, the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership and CSUSB, will feature university programs in cybersecurity, hospitality management and entrepreneurship.
Meredith Conroy (political science) co-wrote a column on why Democrats’ strategy focusing on policy may be short-sighted, and Tony Coulson (information and decision sciences) discussed CSUSB’s Cybersecurity Center being awarded a $3 million National Security Agency grant.
“My studies and experiences at CSUSB helped prepare me for what has become a highly rewarding career in federal government cybersecurity,” said cybersecurity alumnus Vincent Sritapan.
The grant from the National Security Agency will be used to build up cyber talent in the region through a variety of methods, including apprenticeships.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed the rise of hate incidents aimed at houses of worship, Kelly Campbell (psychology) was quoted about the little things being important in relationships, and Tony Coulson (information and decision sciences) talked about increasing the cybersecurity workforce.
Through its innovative programs and partnerships CSUSB’s Cybersecurity Center is dedicated to increasing the number of professionals in the cyber workforce.
The open house, which is free, is geared toward students, their families, faculty and counselors. It will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration.
The five-year grant awarded by National Science Foundation provides substantial scholarships to students who are interested in studying cybersecurity.