Northrop Grumman and University of Maryland, Baltimore County Launch Global Externship Summer Program
The Northrop Grumman—UMBC Externship is an eight-week summer research program for non-U.S. citizens studying in America at an accredited university. Students will work with 10 startup companies at Cync, a
"This is another example of an innovative approach to building our cyber workforce," said
Students will also receive leadership training in other business skills such as English technical writing and professional communications. This externship is one of many
"We are committed to working with our international partners to build and strengthen a diverse STEM workforce," said
UMBC is a dynamic public research university known for integrating teaching and learning, research and creative production, and civic engagement for the benefit of society. UMBC contributes to regional economic development through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. Please visit www.umbc.edu to learn more.
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Mark Root, Northrop Grumman Corp., 703-280-2739 (office), 571-425-2132 (mobile), mark.root@ngc.com; or Dinah Winnick, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 410-455-8117 (office), 443-823-0639 (mobile), dwinnick@umbc.edu