Initiatives

Current Initiatives

Research and leadership initiatives focused on AI readiness, cybersecurity education, workforce development, student opportunity, and statewide collaboration.

CybAR

CybAR is an emerging statewide AI coordination concept focused on AI readiness, practical adoption support, workforce development, and cross-sector collaboration. The public webpage intentionally keeps CybAR details light while partnership and proposal work continue.

ARISE / CyberAI SFS

ARISE is a submitted NSF Scholarship for Service proposal. The proposed effort integrates AI and cybersecurity education with experiential learning, student mentoring, and preparation for public-sector cybersecurity careers.

Visit the ARISE page

Future Ready Career Awareness Series

Future Ready connects students with professionals and leaders in cybersecurity, AI, government service, and technology careers.

Visit the Future Ready page

Statewide AI & Cybersecurity Workforce Development

Ongoing activities emphasize education-to-workforce pathways, community engagement, partner collaboration, and practical AI/cybersecurity capacity building across Arkansas.