Quick take
- Louisiana Tech’s College of Engineering and Science received $612,000 from the U.S. Department of War, the university said.
- About $463,000 is for Cyber Service Academy scholarships and stipends for eight students.
- About $149,000 is for building up artificial intelligence and security operations training.
- Dr. Brad Glisson, a computer science professor, leads the effort.
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering and Science has received $612,000 from the U.S. Department of War for cybersecurity scholarships and training, the university said in a release published by the Lincoln Parish Journal. KNOE also reported the award.
Where the money goes
- About $463,000 pays for Cyber Service Academy scholarships and stipends for eight students. The program helps students finish their degrees while preparing for civilian cyber jobs with the Department of War.
- About $149,000 goes to building up training in artificial intelligence and security operations.
Dr. Brad Glisson, a professor of computer science, leads the effort, the university said.