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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) announced that the University of Massachusetts Lowell is the recipient of a $287,053 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award has an intended total amount to support a project entitled  "Cyber Security of Power System Model Dataset: Threats, Impacts, and Defenses," conducted under the direction of Yuzhang Lin. The award starts May 01, 2020. 

“I am thrilled that UMass Lowell will receive this award from the National Science Foundation. Breaches in cyber security are one of the top threats our country faces today, and UMass Lowell will be leading the pack when it comes to finding modern solutions to address these issues. I am proud of the leadership and everyone involved at the University in securing this critical investment to improve our cyber infrastructure,” said Congresswoman Trahan.

“Through this award, UMass Lowell will capitalize on its expertise in both cybersecurity and power research to develop a model to protect the nation’s electric power systems,” said Chancellor Jacquie Moloney. “The university is grateful to Rep. Trahan for her continued support for research by our world-class faculty to address important issues such as the safety and reliability of this critical infrastructure.”

Background on NSF:

The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports research, innovation, and discovery that provides the foundation for economic growth in this country. By advancing the frontiers of science and engineering, our nation can develop the knowledge and cutting edge technologies needed to address the challenges we face today and will face in the future.

The abstract and other information regarding this award will soon be publicly available via the NSF Award Abstracts database at:http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1947617 .

Additional information for release on UMass Lowell cybersecurity and energy-related research and education:

UMass Lowell is designated as a National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense Research and is home to the UMass Lowell Center for Internet Security and Forensic Education. Faculty from computer science and engineering to business and criminal justice are engaged in research in all aspects of cybersecurity. The university also offers education and training in cybersecurity, including through its Cyber Range, where the use of real-world scenarios prepare students for careers in this growing field. In addition to its excellence in cyber security, UMass Lowell is a leader in energy research, education and industry collaboration.