[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 113 (Wednesday, July 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1100-E1101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO CSU-PUEBLO

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 2016

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colorado State 
University--Pueblo for its recent designation as a National Center of 
Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency. 
CSU--Pueblo will hold this honor for the next five years.
   Technological advancement has made the modern American economy 
possible, and we all rely on technology to succeed in today's world. 
Equally important is ensuring we maintain the technical ability to 
protect the systems that support the technology we interface with every 
day, and providing that protection has become more and more 
challenging. The NSA partners with institutions of higher learning to 
help research and promote cyber security and defense education to help 
meet the ever rising demand qualified candidates in the cyber security 
field.
   The National Science Foundation gives students the opportunity to 
earn scholarships and grants through Centers for Academic Excellence 
while pursuing a greater education in cyber defense. This CAE 
designation is very important for the university and its students in 
Pueblo and the surrounding areas who wish to pursue a career within 
cyber security.
   Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the work that CSU--Pueblo faculty has 
done to achieve this prestigious designation. The students enrolled in 
the program will be receiving the highest quality education in the 
field. Congratulations to CSU--Pueblo for this accomplishment. I am 
proud to honor the staff and students that make the university great.

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