The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has been awarded a federal grant of $1,990,265 to improve artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity workforce development. This grant, announced by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), aims to ensure the protection of critical infrastructure as instances of cyberattacks from foreign adversaries continue to increase.
Grant Details
The funding comes through the U.S. National Science Foundation as part of the CyberAICorps Scholarship For Service (SFS) Program. Senator Cornyn stated that this grant will help Texas grow the ranks of cyber professionals by funding specialized training at universities across the nation, including at some of Texas’ top academic institutions.
The grant funding will reportedly support the development of AI and cybersecurity skills needed to protect critical technology systems. UTEP will utilize this funding to enhance its cybersecurity and AI training programs, ultimately contributing to the nation’s cybersecurity workforce.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
