May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and while it’s important we help those who struggle year round, this is the month when our nation puts an extra emphasis on helping those with mental health needs. At MAGIC, we know how important the early stages of life are for the development of a healthy state…
April is National Volunteer Month, and the week of April 17th through the 23rd is National Volunteer Week, and we’re excited! At MAGIC, we believe in doing volunteer work, not just for the good it does but also for the experience and opportunities it can provide employees with. We wanted to take some time today…
From Wikipedia: “Victory gardens, also called war gardens or food gardens for defense, were vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens planted at private residences and public parks in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Germany during World War I and World War II. In wartime, governments encouraged people to plant victory gardens not only to…
Infrastructure, and improving it, has been a popular political talking point in the U.S. for decades. While some action has been taken, overall, much of America’s infrastructure has fallen into disrepair. This was at the heart of the discussion at the recent 8th annual ARTBA bridge report. Maryland’s National Ranking Good news! As can be…
MAGIC is pleased to announce that they are recipients of a Gula Tech Foundation grant of $100,000 to expand MAGIC’s cybersecurity education programs. This funding from the Gula Tech Foundation will greatly increase MAGIC’s capacity to facilitate cybersecurity education in Carroll County and beyond. MAGIC plans to use Gula funding to increase offerings of…
Here at MAGIC, we know that students are the future, and that’s why we do everything possible to help guide them to a successful career in tech or entrepreneurship. In addition to our variety of programs, workshops, and special events, MAGIC is proud to partner with Carroll County Public Schools to further our Cyber Jobs…
Civil engineering, as a field, has come a long way, and still has a long way to go. Recently, there’s been a sentiment being expressed throughout the industry that not enough young people are entering the field. At MAGIC, we recognize our community and nation’s futures are reliant on civil engineering as well as active…
The study of civil engineering has resulted in some of humanity’s greatest achievements including the English Channel tunnel, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Hoover Dam, and the Panama Canal. These engineering feats have benefited the human race greatly, but given the rapid advancement of modern technology and the daunting challenges of the 21st century, our…
MAGIC is pleased to announce that they are recipients of a Rural Maryland Council Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) grant of $15,414.00. This funding will be used to offer MAGIC’s cybersecurity workforce development initiatives to rural students across the state. The purpose of the MAERDAF program is to overcome barriers to…
The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) is pleased to announce the success of their 11th Capture The Flag (CTF) event that took place this past Saturday, October 23rd. MAGIC’s CTF events are among the largest beginner-level cybersecurity events of their kind. “It’s very satisfying to see so many students from different countries and backgrounds come…