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New agreements with Purdue University and NSWC Crane connect academic preparation with mission-focused experience for Department of War workforce needs WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, or OUSW(R&E), has formalized new partnerships with Purdue University’s Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) and […]

Photo credit, Griffiss Institute. WASHINGTON, D.C., August 4, 2026  — The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) welcomed eight of the Department of War’s (DoW) highest-performing VICEROY MAVEN interns to the Pentagon, Tuesday, August 4. This key engagement recognized their exceptional contributions to national security research and provided direct engagement with

Photo credit, Griffiss Institute: Pictured, left to right: Mr. Chester “CJ” Maciag​, VICEROY National Director, ​Director of Cyber-Spectrum Academic Engagement, OUSW(R&E)​, Honorable ​Joseph S. Jewell, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary of War for Science​ and Technology, OUSW(R&E)​ and Dr. Peggy Agouris, Provost, The College of William & Mary​ WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The 2026 VICEROY Symposium, held April

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — December 23, 2025 –  West Virginia University (WVU) has been selected as the newest network partner in the Department of War’s Virtual Institutes for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Research and Employ (VICEROY) initiative, an elite coalition of colleges and universities advancing the nation’s cyber and electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) workforce. Building the

Washington State University has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). It is one of only five such centers in the Pacific Northwest and the second in Washington. The NSA program aims to create and manage a collaborative cybersecurity educational program with community colleges, colleges,

The Department of Defense (DoD) faces an ever-evolving landscape of cyber and spectrum threats, demanding highly skilled professionals to defend, protect, and innovate. “Adversaries increasingly exploit cyber vulnerabilities and disrupt operations in the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS).” explained Chester “CJ” Maciag, VICEROY National Director and Director of Cyber-Spectrum Academic Engagement Integrated Sensing and Cyber in the

Inside the 2025 VICEROY Symposium Cyber Competition See the 2025 Symposium Highlights Page In today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape, classroom theory alone is no longer sufficient. Real-world experience—where adaptability, time-criticality, and teamwork collide—is essential to shaping the national security leaders of tomorrow. That’s exactly what the 2025 VICEROY Symposium Cyber Competition, hosted by the University

March 26, 2025 – The 2025 Annual VICEROY (Virtual Institute for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ) Symposium concluded after three days of engaging presentations, discussions, and student competitions, drawing together more than 40 academic institutions, and over 150 Department of Defense (DoD) leaders, VICEROY scholars, and defense researchers. The event took a deep dive

Showcasing Elite Cyber Talent from Universities Nationwide Rome, NY – October 29, 2024 – The VICEROY Initiative proudly announces the results of the 2024 VICEROY National Cyber Competition: Spectral Cloak, a high-stakes cybersecurity competition that rallied teams comprised of 175 students from universities nationwide. The competition engages students to tackle real-world cybersecurity and electromagnetic spectrum