Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of Sept. 18, 2017)

Upcoming Grants, Funding & Award Opportunities

  • NCWIT Academic Alliance Seed Fund

    Sponsor: NCWIT with support from Microsoft Research
    Award: Up to $10,000 per project funded plus travel expenses to annual summit
    Number of Awards: TBD
    Application Deadline: Oct. 30, 2017
    Note: Applicant's institution must be an NCWIT member. (Membership is free.) The award focus is on programs "to develop and implement initiatives for recruiting or retaining women in computing and IT."
  • VentureWell Faculty Grants (developing curriculum for promoting STEM entrepreneurship)

    Sponsor: VentureWell
    Award: Up to $30,000
    Number of Awards: TBD
    Application Deadline: Nov. 8, 2017
    Note: Applicant's institution must be a VentureWell member. See list of member institutions here.
  • ACM Athena Lecturer Award

    Sponsor: ACM and Google
    Award: Up to $25,000 plus travel expenses to ACM conference
    Number of Awards: 1
    Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2017
    Note: "This award celebrates women researchers who have made fundamental contributions to Computer Science."

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    Cloud Security Alliance Calls for Rethinking AI Development in the Face of DeepSeek Debut

    The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has weighed in on DeepSeek AI’s disruptive debut, warning that the revolutionary AI model is “rewriting the rules” of AI development. The remarks come as cloud security firm Wiz disclosed a major data leak in DeepSeek’s platform, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities in the cutting-edge system.

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    1EdTech Partners with DXtera to Support Ed Tech Interoperability

    1EdTech Consortium and DXtera Institute have announced a partnership aimed at improving access to learning data in postsecondary and higher education.

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    Google to Acquire Cloud Security Firm Wiz

    Google has announced it will acquire cloud security startup Wiz. If completed, the acquisition — an all-cash deal valued at $32 billion — would mark the largest in Google's history.

  • The AI Show

    Register for Free to Attend the World's Greatest Show for All Things AI in EDU

    The AI Show @ ASU+GSV, held April 5–7, 2025, at the San Diego Convention Center, is a free event designed to help educators, students, and parents navigate AI's role in education. Featuring hands-on workshops, AI-powered networking, live demos from 125+ EdTech exhibitors, and keynote speakers like Colin Kaepernick and Stevie Van Zandt, the event offers practical insights into AI-driven teaching, learning, and career opportunities. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to integrate AI into classrooms while exploring innovations that promote equity, accessibility, and student success.