WESTMINSTER, MD – MAGIC is thrilled to announce the success of its 16th Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, which took place this past Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Carroll Community College. The event drew participants from the Dominican Republic, Maryland, Massachusetts, Northern Ireland, Pennsylvania and Wyoming, all together representing over 20 different schools and organizations,…
Featuring 6 Tech Startups based in Carroll County, Maryland StartUp Lab, a year-long pilot program by the Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) to boost STEM startup companies in Carroll County, Maryland, is proud to announce the selection of its premier cohort. Featuring six companies within the local tech ecosystem and representing various sectors such as…
Building tech communities through cutting edge innovation, entrepreneurial incubation, and public education is core to MAGIC’s nonprofit mission. If we know one thing to be true, however, it’s that a mission of this magnitude requires a collaborative effort. Teamwork is MAGIC, and we are proud to partner with innovators and changemakers who share our vision…
A New Initiative to Boost Tech Startups in Carroll County, Maryland MAGIC is excited to announce the launch of StartUp Lab, a pilot program designed to provide valuable guidance and support to STEM startup companies in Carroll County, Maryland. This initiative aims to foster growth, innovation, collaboration, and community within the local tech ecosystem. StartUp…
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…