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Cultivating the next generation of national security leaders.

 

The Hume Center leads the Virginia Tech National Security Institute's education programs focused on the challenges of cybersecurity, autonomy, and resilience for the national security community. Educational programs provide mentorship, internship, scholarship, and seek to address key challenges in qualified US citizens entering federal and industry service. Current research initiatives housed in the Virginia Tech National Security Institute include machine learning and artificial intelligence, assured and secure communications, space and undersea missions, and 5G security.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTED OPPORTUNITIES

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    Department of War Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Program
    Department of War Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Program

    Department of War Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Program guarantees a full-time position at the Department of Defense and covers full cost of tuition, books, required fees, a laptop, a stipend to cover room and board for qualifying students interested in cyber security.

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    Hume Center Summer Internship Program
    Hume Center Summer Internship Program

    Perform novel research with real-world stakeholders and use cases, and receive individual mentorship from experienced, technical researchers while sharing a summer research experience with a diverse cohort of students. Your work will directly contribute to the national security and domestic prosperity of the nation.

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