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Aug. 26, 2024

NSA releases copy of internal lecture delivered by computing giant Rear Adm. Grace Hopper

FORT MEADE, Md. — In one of the more unique public proactive transparency record releases for the National Security Agency (NSA) to date, NSA has released a digital copy of a lecture that then-Capt. Grace Hopper gave agency employees on August 19, 1982.

Nov. 10, 2022

NSA Celebrates International Accounting Day

Today, 10 November, is that special day. Help us celebrate the National Security Agency’s (NSA) number enthusiasts—the accounting aficionados, the money mavens, the financial fanatics—who contribute to the Agency’s mission by ensuring NSA’s financial resources are managed responsibly.

Sept. 8, 2022

Team from NSA Colorado Connects with Local Students through Robotics

A group from the National Security Agency Colorado (NSAC) spent the past year working on robotics with students at the Robert F. Smith Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) Academy, the newest high school in the Denver Public School system.

Aug. 30, 2022

College Students from Research Outreach Programs Solve Hard Mission Problems, Present Findings to GEN Nakasone

College interns from the National Security Agency's (NSA) Director’s Summer Program (DSP) and Graduate Mathematics Program (GMP) recently briefed top Agency leaders on their work to address mission-critical problems in mathematics, cryptology, and computer science.

Dec. 21, 2020

NSA Year in Review

The pandemic affected everyone this year, but our mission didn’t slow down. As our Director, GEN Paul Nakasone said, we “are one team, and each of us contributes our unique expertise to a mission that is all the more critical in times of crisis.”

Sept. 21, 2020

Janelle Romano recognized for extraordinary work in Maryland cybersecurity industry

The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. presented Janelle Romano with the 2020 Cyber Warrior Woman Award last week. This award recognizes extraordinary women who perform extraordinary work in Maryland’s cybersecurity industry.

Feb. 21, 2020

NSA Researcher Wins Prestigious Black Engineer Trailblazer Award

NSA Researcher Dr. Ahmad Ridley was presented with the 2020 Black Engineer of the Year Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award. The award is presented on behalf of Career Communications Group’s U.S. Black Engineer and Information Technology magazine and recognizes leaders who are creating new STEM paths for others.

June 27, 2019

NSA Executive Director Presents NSA Awards at 2019 International Science and Engineering Fair

NSA’s Laboratory for Advanced Cybersecurity Research led a team of judges to select 17 students for awards in the fields of science of security, mathematics, material science, and cyber pioneer.

March 30, 2019

Leadership Through Storytelling

Growing up, Marianne Bailey’s father introduced her to the world of technology and told her she could be whatever she wanted to be. Over the years, she had many mentors, like her high school physics teacher, giving her that same message. A message she is passing on to future generations.

Jan. 23, 2019

NSA and N.C. A&T: Partnering for a Diverse Workforce

As a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with a  focus in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) has partnered with the National Security Agency (NSA) for over 20 years.