p The MSST Class <strong>of</strong> 2011t MSST faculty (l-r): Joseph Goldman, KevinLinderman, Steven Goldsmith, George Welles, RaymondSpack, Brian, Isle, Elizabeth Amin, Massoud AminFocus groups <strong>of</strong> employers andother security pr<strong>of</strong>essionals led to theconclusion that security technologies isa field not adequately addressed at thegraduate level in our region. Subsequentmeetings with industry pr<strong>of</strong>essionals,faculty and prospective students haveverified this finding.Designed to develop security industryleaders and systems managementpr<strong>of</strong>essionals across a range <strong>of</strong> public andprivate enterprises, the 14-month MSSTprogram takes a systemic approach tosecurity, allowing students to specialize ineither policy and management or a scienceand engineering discipline.The program was designed for two types<strong>of</strong> students: career in the design or manufacture <strong>of</strong>security systems and technologies. years <strong>of</strong> work experience in a fieldwhere security and risk managementand policy are becoming increasinglycritical.Christopher Buse, chief informationsecurity <strong>of</strong>ficer for the State <strong>of</strong>Minnesota noted, “Too many peoplethink that information security issimply a technology issue. But in today’sinterconnected world, security leadersmust blend strong technology skillswith many other business-focused skills,including risk management, law, securitygovernance, and compliance.“This program” said Buse, “is one <strong>of</strong> thefirst in our area that is geared towardsdeveloping security executives, peoplewith the wherewithal to lead the largestprograms in the public or private sector.”Christopher Terzich, vice president atWells Fargo, has been involved in MSSTprogram discussions from the earlyplanning stages. As someone who hiressecurity pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, Mr. Terzich statedthat, “When I looked at this program, Iwas drawn to its approach to the securitylandscape as a system <strong>of</strong> systems.“The security threat environment ischanging faster than ever,” said Terzich.“To be able to look at it systematicallywill be a baseline in the future. The threatenvironment is becoming more and morecomplex and this program is the mostcomprehensive look at security that I’veseen.“In seeking new hires, I seek peoplewho understand how complex andinterdependent all <strong>of</strong> our systems are—computers, people, and infrastructure.Coming out <strong>of</strong> school with anunderstanding <strong>of</strong> those complexities willmake MSST graduates very employable.”Unanimous approvalAs an interdisciplinary program, theMSST was considered and unanimouslyapproved by the following policy andreview committees–which culminated inapproval by the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> MinnesotaProvost and Board <strong>of</strong> Regents in February2009: Health Sciences Policy and ReviewCouncil; Engineering, Physical andMathematical Sciences Policy and ReviewCouncil; Social Sciences Policy and ReviewCouncil; Graduate School’s ExecutiveCommittee.The MSST program bridges disciplinesto address multi-scale, local-to-nationaland global security science andtechnology-based areas <strong>of</strong> need; seedinginnovative capabilities while enablinginterdisciplinary connections for studentswith direct links to industry, business andgovernment partners.The curriculum reflects Pr<strong>of</strong>. Amin’sbelief that, “unless we take action tocounteract the trend, increased securityputs us at risk for decreased civil liberties.For this reason, an emphasis is includedon privacy law, social responsibility andethics.”June <strong>2010</strong> Inaugural ClassApproval is just the first major hurdle inestablishing a new degree program. Sinceits approval, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Amin worked closelywith MSST faculty members to fine-tunethe varied but cohesive curriculum for theJune <strong>2010</strong> inaugural class.While primarily designed as a full-timemaster <strong>of</strong> science degree, other programoptions are the Security TechnologiesM.S. and Ph.D. minor options for graduatestudents in related areas <strong>of</strong> study.MSST faculty member, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Osterholm,stated, “This program takes a renaissanceview <strong>of</strong> security. It embodies a wide range<strong>of</strong> disciplines and encourages students towork outside <strong>of</strong> traditional silos, makingthe MSST unique in the nation.” He added,“Massoud Amin is the right person at theright time and place to pull together aunique and meaningful program.”Pr<strong>of</strong>. Amin and the MSST programhave been featured on two segments <strong>of</strong>National Public Radio’s “Future Tense” andon CNN (http://tli.umn.edu/news_events/tlinews).In a front-page article in the <strong>University</strong><strong>of</strong> Minnesota’s student newspaper,the Minnesota Daily, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Amin said:“Societies have become increasinglydependent upon networks <strong>of</strong> criticalinfrastructure—energy, the [electricpower] grid, cyber communication,finance, transportation and others—…[making] countries like the United Statesmore vulnerable to massive attacks.”To find out more about summer 2011admission or general MSST programinformation, please contact us at612-624-4380.12 <strong>Technological</strong> <strong>Leadership</strong>
TLI’s 2004 strategic plan led to scholarship fundraising to meet student needsSupporting TLIDirector’s updateTLI continues to <strong>of</strong>fer cutting-edge pr<strong>of</strong>essional education, collaborative research andtargeted consulting services. Your financial support will make it possible for us to remaina world-class leader in technological leadership and management.Fellowship FundsThe students who entered the first MOT classin 1990 benefited greatly from the support<strong>of</strong> their employers. In a survey <strong>of</strong> programalumni, 75% reported that their organizationsprovided 100% funding in 1990-1997; butfor 2003-2009, fewer than 20% <strong>of</strong> studentsreceived 75% or more employer support. TLIhas continually reduced costs and kept tuitionincreases far below norms. In December 2004,the <strong>Institute</strong> announced an Annual Campaignfor <strong>Technological</strong> <strong>Leadership</strong> and Managementto fund scholarships.I am pleased to report that thanks to yourgenerous support, we have moved forward inthis front, with more work to be done. Thestatus <strong>of</strong> the funds follows: Yechiel (Jack) Shulman <strong>Leadership</strong> Award:A merit-based scholarship award to supportMOT students with the highest potentialfor fast-tracked, technological leadership,reached the minimum goal <strong>of</strong> $25,000. Asa fellowship-generating endowment, theShulman Award qualified for a match by the<strong>University</strong> and, in fall 2011, the first annualfellowship <strong>of</strong> $2,500 will be awarded to one<strong>of</strong> the 60-65 students enrolled in the MOTprogram. Rias van Wyk Foresight Award: A meritbasedscholarship to support MOT studentsfocusing on technology foresight, now totals$13,700, which will support an annual $2,500fellowship for about six years.In celebration, TLI hosted a reception inmid May <strong>2010</strong>, with participation <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. JackShulman, Dr. Rias van Wyk, TLI faculty, staff,students, alumni, and friends.UMore Park Fellows: Smart Grid CapstoneProjectsOur thanks to colleagues Carla Carlson(Executive Director, UMore Park AcademicInitiatives, and Vice President <strong>of</strong> the UMoreDevelopment LLC) and Charles Muscoplat(President <strong>of</strong> UMore Development LLC, McKnightPresidential <strong>Leadership</strong> Chair and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor) fortheir generous support and award <strong>of</strong> four MOTstudent fellowships.The $15,000-per-person fellowships wereestablished for MOT student projects thatprovide comprehensive analyses to lay thefoundation for the UMore Park as a sustainable,smart-grid community. Congratulations toMOT2011 students Eric Bohnert, Andrew Fraser,Hope Johnson, and Shanna Leeland.We thank you for your support <strong>of</strong> TLI’s missionand all who have contributed. To further sponsorfellowships or support TLI, please contact me.<strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2010</strong>/<strong>Winter</strong> 2011 13
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