The main objective of the AtlanticCrossing proposal is to develop a partnership between two higher education institutions, one Portuguese, Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon, and one from the United States of America, Bridgewater State University - BSU. This partnership is designed to be mutually beneficial, aiming to initiate the effort to develop joint specializations, postgraduate programs, and the awarding of joint academic degrees in the near future in scientific areas of mutual interest, such as Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Language Technologies, Business Innovation, and Teaching-Learning. By collaborating, both institutions could leverage each other’s strengths and resources, enhancing the quality of education and research. The proposal also aims to develop skills for faculty and students through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), applied in Curricular Units (CUs) of undergraduate courses at both universities, focusing on the aforementioned scientific areas. The program includes activities throughout the academic year in a COIL environment and two short-term stays (1 week) for faculty and students: one organized at Iscte in mid-January, with the visit of BSU faculty and students, and the other at BSU, at the first week of June, reciprocally. We will coordinate joint and interdisciplinary research projects with an emphasis on Cybersecurity and Language Technologies. This will be conducted within the framework of project-based and applied research initiatives. Additionally, we will facilitate Iscte’s participation in BSU's annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, providing a platform for Iscte students to present their innovative results at this US event. In the field of Cybersecurity, we will organize comprehensive joint training sessions employing challenge-based and competitive environments, such as “Capture the Flag” and “Hackathon”. We will utilize BSU's CyberRange infrastructure - an exclusive resource in Massachusetts—to support both local and remote training activities. The program also features regular remote participation by Iscte teachers and students in ‘Brown Bags’ organized by BSU, and by BSU teachers and students in ‘Cyber Talks’ hosted by Iscte. Additionally, guest lectures will be conducted in a COIL mode, covering a range of topics and themes of mutual interest. These recurring events are designed to ensure continuous engagement with cutting-edge research and developments in our fields. This partnership fosters collaborative research and innovation among faculty and students, driving scientific progress and knowledge transfer through online and in-person workshops and presentations. It offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth as we delve into innovative research and developments in mutual interests. This opportunity for growth is not just unique, but also exciting and promising, as it promises to bring about significant advancements in our respective fields. 

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