BAE Systems Donates $150,000 to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to Support Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Programs for Pre-High School Students

BAE Systems is proud to announce a donation of $150,000 to partner with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) to support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs for elementary and middle school students. On Friday, October 21^st, BAE Systems Vice President and General Manager of Information Technology & Cybersecurity Solutions (ITCS), Paul Falkler, presented UMBC president, Dr. Freeman A. Hrabawski, with a check during the Maryland Cyber Challenge & Conference (MDC3) held in Baltimore, Maryland.

BAE Systems Vice President and General Manager of Information Technology & Cybersecurity Solutions (ITCS), Paul Falkler, presented UMBC president, Dr. Freeman A. Hrabawski, with a check during the Maryland Cyber Challenge & Conference held in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo: BAE Systems)

"BAE Systems cybersecurity analysts protect and defend the United States from the onslaught of threats to our data, intellectual property and, ultimately, our national security,” said John Gannon, President of BAE Systems Intelligence & Security sector. "As part of this mission, we need to invest in our Nation’s young people to ensure we have the wide-range of science-based talent and expertise well into the future. There are great careers available in the STEM field and BAE Systems is really proud to partner with UMBC.”

UMBC is a national leader in educating the next generation of knowledge workers and has an excellent reputation in cybersecurity education, research and training. For the second year in a row, the U.S. News & World Report "America’s Best Colleges Guide” named UMBC the "#1 Up-and-Coming University in the Nation.” The University is the largest producer of IT graduates in the Maryland-DC-Virginia area and is ranked 2^nd in the nation in undergraduate IT degrees awarded by a research university.

BAE Systems is committed to enhancing its’ cybersecurity workforce and capabilities. BAE Systems specializes in digital forensics, advanced analytics, malware analysis and intrusion response, with the goals of protecting the nation and strengthening U.S. cybersecurity. BAE Systems employees are working with UMBC to develop a comprehensive professional development program for cyber forensics analysis training with the university.

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