Griffiss Institute has been selected to lead Strategic Outreach for the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC), a national initiative designed to strengthen STEM education pathways and develop future talent for defense and emerging technology careers.
A charitable investment from M&T Bank is helping Griffiss Institute expand hands-on STEM education opportunities in Rome and Little Falls, providing students with access to robotics, cybersecurity, drones, quantum technology, and entrepreneurship programs.
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RIT to lead national effort to expand STEM pathways and support Army readiness RIT is leading a consortium to build a pipeline to STEM education and careers. Donna Burnette, center,
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Rome, NY is emerging as a national hub for quantum innovation, with Griffiss Institute, IonQ, and AFRL advancing computing, networking, and security technologies.
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Griffiss Institute announces the return of its Strokes of Genius Charity Golf Tournament on June 1, 2026, bringing together leaders to support STEM, startups and innovation in the Mohawk Valley.
The AFRL Challenge Competition in Rome, NY brought students together to build AI pilots and showcase STEM talent through a real-world defense challenge hosted by Griffiss Institute.
Ahead of World Quantum Day, Senator Gillibrand visited the Innovare Advancement Center to highlight the role of regional collaboration in advancing quantum innovation, strengthening national security, and driving economic growth in Rome, New York.
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A new bipartisan bill led by Senators Gillibrand, Schumer, and Blackburn aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in quantum innovation by expanding support for regional hubs, workforce development, and research. The legislation reinforces the nation’s commitment to advancing quantum technologies critical to national security and economic competitiveness.
Matthew Mroz, executive vice president of the Griffiss Institute, has joined the SUNY Poly Foundation Board, bringing decades of experience advancing technology commercialization, innovation strategy, and industry partnerships across New York State.
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The 17th Annual AFRL Challenge Competition invites regional high school teams to train artificial intelligence “agents” in a mission-driven STEM simulation. Hosted by Griffiss Institute and AFRL in Rome, N.Y., students will apply reinforcement learning techniques to solve real-world aerospace and defense challenges.
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