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  • Electrical Engineering: #7

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News

Mar 05

Helping African fintech companies provide secure services Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University Africa’s Upanzi Network in collaboration with Approov have created APKIT, an accessible cybersecurity tool for financial technology developers.

Mar 03

picoCTF capture-the-flag competition prepares students for rewarding careers in cybersecurity Opens in new window

picoCTF’s 12th annual capture-the-flag hacking competition for middle school, high school, and college students will take place from March 7 through March 17. Students interested in participating can register now by signing up for a free account at picoctf.org.

Feb 27

Mini courses, full-size experience

Mini courses are special course offerings that are half the length of regular courses. Here, we highlight two mini courses offered at CMU-Africa during the spring semester: Planning for Digital Transformation and Project in AI for Healthcare.

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Research thrusts

  • students work on computer

    Cybersecurity

    CMU-Africa is developing context-aware security and privacy solutions for a more resilient African cyberspace. Learn more

  • car manufacturing in warehouse

    Energy and mobility

    The future of energy and mobility can learn from current African examples. Our study of the context and drivers helps us identify new challenges and opportunities. Learn more

  • students work on computers

    Information and communications technology

    CMU-Africa is a regional ICT center of excellence educating future leaders from all over Africa, who will use their hands-on skills and knowledge to advance technology innovation and grow businesses. Learn more

  • students building robot

    AI and robotics

    Faculty and students are working to obtain a deeper understanding of complex systems and leverage sustainable AI-based solutions, such as robotics, for assisting people and improving productivity. Learn more

    • Driving impact across Africa

    • Graduating global technology leaders

      Producing critical, locally relevant innovations and globally competitive talent

    • Convening a continent-wide network for digital transformation

      Leading a pan-African network of technology-focused universities who are working together to drive inclusive digital transformation on the continent through research, education, and entrepreneurship

    • Research to solve African problems

      Creating digital knowledge to expand technology development and job-creating innovation

    • Entrepreneurship to create new businesses and industries

      Supporting entrepreneurship and job growth in Africa’s technology sectors, in collaboration with higher education, industry, and government

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    Join picoCTF, the world’s largest free cybersecurity competition, designed for beginners and experts alike. Whether you’re a student, educator, or cybersecurity enthusiast, this is your chance to learn, compete, and grow.

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