Michigan Tech is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE–R) designated by the National Security Agency (NSA).
What is CAE-R?
The National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE–R) designation indicates
that an institution increases the understanding of robust cyber defense technology,
policy, and practices that will enable the Nation to prevent and respond to a catastrophic
event. Eligible institutions must be a DoD school, a Ph.D. producing military academy,
or a regionally accredited Ph.D. degree-granting college or university. Institutions
must identify as a Doctoral University – Highest Research Activity (R1), Doctoral
University – Higher Research Activity (R2), or Doctoral University – Moderate Research
Activity (R3) as determined by the Carnegie Foundation Basic Classification system (and/or other independent body to measure CD) or provide a written justification
as to significant CD research. An institution or program must apply for re-designation
every five academic years.
For more information about CAE, visit the NSA CAE website.
(https://www.nsa.gov/Academics/Centers-of-Academic-Excellence)
Research Classification
Michigan Technological University is classified as “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity” in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as of the 2021 update.
Academic Programs (Four PhD Programs)
Faculty Member Capacity and Expertise
Michigan Tech has a number of full-time faculty members conducting cybersecurity research and is directly affiliated with the academic doctoral program. For more detail, visit the ICC Cybersecurity Center website.
Cybersecurity-Related Research Products
Michigan Tech faculty continually make exceptional contributions in cybersecurity scholarship and research. Over the past five years our faculty have published over one hundred high-quality cybersecurity research papers and secured more than $5M of external funding. Click here to view a list of active cybersecurity research grants at Michigan Tech.