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Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office's virtual advising session! Students will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Email intl_programs@umassd.edu for the zoom link.

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Join this interactive workshop to learn how your collegiate athlete experience can be highlighted on your resume and to prospective employers. We will share important resume tips and information about the transferable skills you possess as a student athlete which are highly sought after from recruiters!

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The Search is an innovative small group series that tackles the key questions of every human heart. In seven beautifully filmed episodes, Chris Stefanick and experts from multiple fields of science, medicine, psychology, art, and religion examine our place in the larger story of existence. Whether you're a practiced inquirer or a jaded skeptic, The Search will speak to you. You may be reassured by some parts, and challenged by others. Either way, you'll find a lot here to think about. And when all is said and done, life's questions demand to be answered. Free Dinner in the PDR (private dining room on the top floor of the Grove) (please register so we can prepare)at 5:30pm Program at 6:00 pm Are you ready for The Search?

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Location: Join Zoom Meeting https://umassd.zoom.us/j/91928139091?pwd=N5ipRYGOl9BDxzZvsZjn5bfqfwCH75.1 Meeting ID: 919 2813 9091 Passcode: 016153 Advisor: Dr. Haiping Xu Committee Members: Dr. Yuchou Chang and Dr. Long Jiao Title: Efficient Client-Side Security in Cloud Computing: Implementing Data Shifting, Splitting, and Shuffling Techniques Abstract: As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, our approach to data protection must also advance. Technology companies have introduced a variety of security measures to protect user information, including data stored in their own cloud and data managed through a Cloud Service Provider (CSP). Despite these efforts, significant data breaches remain common, highlighting the challenge of fully guaranteeing data security. This has led to the adoption of client-side security practices, where users take protective measures by encrypting their data before transmitting it to the cloud. However, traditional encryption methods can be very inefficient and time-consuming when dealing with large files or big data. In this thesis, we introduce a novel client-side security technique using Data Shifting, Splitting, and Shuffling (DS3) methods. The DS3 technique involves shifting bytes of a large file to disrupt its structure, splitting the file into multiple small files to be processed concurrently, and shuffling them using the Fisher-Yates shuffling algorithm to obfuscate the data in the original file. After shuffling, these smaller files can be uploaded to multiple cloud storages concurrently. Our client-side security approach enables users to protect their data before it is uploaded to the cloud, safeguarding it even if any of the CSPs fall victim to a data breach. To validate the efficiency and feasibility of the DS3 approach, we developed a prototype software that supports secure data upload and download using the DS3 mechanism as well as three popular encryption algorithms: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Caesar Cipher, and Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES). Experimental results show that the DS3 method offers greater efficiency compared to the traditional encryption methods in securing large files in the cloud. All CIS graduate students are encouraged to attend. For further information please contact Dr. Haiping Xu at hxu@umassd.edu

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The Leduc Center for Civic Engagement in collaboration with the Political Science Department will host a post-election teach-in titled "What Can We Expect Now?". Political Science faculty will provide students, faculty, and community members with a deeper understanding of what the election results may mean for the future. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, voice concerns, and gain informed perspectives on what lies ahead in the political landscape. Pizza provided.

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Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences "From Shelfbreak to Shoreline: Coastal Sea Level and Local Ocean Dynamics in the Northwest Atlantic" Carolina Camargo, Postdoc Investigator, WHOI Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:30pm-1:30pm SMAST E 101-102 and via Zoom Abstract: An important driver of regional sea-level change is ocean dynamics. which induces changes related to ocean density and circulation. The role of ocean dynamics in connecting the open ocean to sea level at the coast currently represents a key knowledge gap in climate science. In this seminar, I'll talk about how a local current, the Shelf break jet (SBJ), is related to sea level along the U.S. East Coast. I'll present 7 years of velocity data of the SBJ from the Ocean Observatory Initiative (OOI) Coastal Pioneer Array. Located at the New England shelf break, about 75 nautical miles south of Martha's Vineyard, the Array has seven site moorings, spread from the shelf to offshore of the shelf break. Each mooring contains, among other instruments, an upward-looking ADCP, which measures three-dimensional velocities throughout the water column. Using spectral analysis, I'll then show how the SBJ and coastal sea level, based on tide gauge data, are related. Our results show a high correlation on the 1-15 days frequency band, from the South of New England to as far south as the Delaware coast, depending on frequency. Since the 1-15 days frequency band coincides with the frequency variability of storm surges, I'll finish the talk with some implications for coastal flooding. For additional information, please contact Callie Rumbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu

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