Empower

ARROW-Empower is the educational arm of ARROW designed to empower the next generation of US-based OSW professionals, enhance the ability of US institutions to deliver comprehensive OSW education and establish global leadership for the US in OSW education. 

Summer Education Accelerator (SEA)

ARROW-SEA, the Summer Education Accelerator will convene faculty, lab staff, students and guest instructors from industry, government and other stakeholders for an annual intensive course of study. ARROW-SEA will provide multiple tracks and funding for participants to ensure a diverse group of scholars and full participation. Aligned with industry and societal needs, topics will include:…

Faculty Learning Exchange (FLEx)

ARROW-FLEx is the center’s Faculty Learning Exchange and will support ARROW in providing a comprehensive OSW education on par with those offered in Europe. ARROW-FLEx will facilitate, support, and incentivize the sharing of OSW course materials among ARROW members and affiliates. ARROW-FLEx faculty will meet in parallel with students at the annual ARROW-SEA event and…

Professional Education Program (PrEP)

ARROW-PrEP is the center’s Professional Education Program, is intended for practicing professionals and will provide a flexible online program consisting of courses, workshops, and certifications in OSW specialties. In addition, modeled on JHU’s DEng program ARROW-PrEP will also offer a unique doctoral program for OSW professionals in which they can complete a highly industry-relevant doctoral…

Industrial Exchange Program (IExP)

ARROW-IExP is the center’s Industrial Exchange Program and will provide a one-to-many access point for industrial exchange and a suite of opportunities across all academic levels. Building on existing strengths such as co-op at NEU and UMA’s and UMD’s Intern Assistantships, IExP will promote and facilitate matches between BS, MS, and PhD candidates at ARROW…