b'LeadershipFunding CollaborationTesting Cybersecurity SkillsFive research teams were recipients of the 2019 CAES Collaboration Fund. In itsINL hosted its second DOE collegiate second year, the program provided funding to selected proposals by INL researchersCyberForce Competition, where Idaho that will enhance collaborative relationships with CAES universities. Here are theand regional universities tested their recipients and their CAES-affiliated collaborators: cybersecurity skills against competitive teams from across the nation. The event aims Brittany Hodges (INL), Dean M.Josh Peterson-Droogh (INL) andto address the cybersecurity workforce skillsRoddick and Katie Dongmei Li- Leslie Kerby (ISU) gap and increase security awareness around Oakey (University of Wyoming) energy-critical infrastructure. Nine student Bin Li (INL) and Claire Xiong (BSU) teams at INL hailed from: Brigham YoungMary Case and Robert Fox (INL),University, Brigham Young University Rene Rodriguez (Idaho StateKevin Gering (INL), Claire Xiong,Idaho, Idaho State University, Boise StateUniversity), Kris Campbell (BoiseEric Jankowski, Will Hughes andUniversity, University of Idaho, New Mexico State University) Amy Moll (BSU)Tech, LDS Business College, University of Utah and University of Wyoming. 29'