About this episode
This episode features an interview with John and Maggie Cosgrove discussing the importance of evaluation in cybersecurity initiatives.
🎙️ Defcon: Cyber – Episode 6 🎙️ In this episode, we welcome John & Maggie Cosgrove of Cosgrove & Associates , our external evaluation partners for the NSF ATE grant. 📊🎓 Hosted at Johnston Community College (JCC) in Smithfield, North Carolina, this episode explores how evaluation plays a vital role in advancing and assessing the impact of our cybersecurity initiatives. 🔍 The Power of Evaluation 🔍 The Cosgroves bring years of experience as NSF ATE evaluators and join us to share insights on the importance of program evaluation, how it supports continuous improvement, and why collaboration between project teams and evaluators is critical for long-term success. We dive into their process, perspectives, and their visit with the JCC team to review our progress and next steps. 🎯 Measuring What Matters 🎯 From setting measurable goals to assessing student outcomes and industry engagement, John and Maggie highlight key tools and strategies that help us stay aligned with our mission and NSF expectations. Whether you’re a new grant team or a seasoned PI, their insights offer value and direction. 🏫 About JCC 🏫 Since 1969, Johnston Community College has empowered students…
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Bradshaw
Guests: John Cosgrove, Maggie Cosgrove
Topics covered
- evaluation
- cybersecurity initiatives
- program assessment
- continuous improvement
- collaboration
- student outcomes
Keywords
- evaluation
- cybersecurity
- NSF ATE
- Johnston Community College
- program assessment
- student outcomes
- collaboration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cosgrove & Associates, NSF ATE
Places: Johnston Community College, Smithfield, North Carolina, North Carolina
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