PSC Foundation Launches Mark L. Cohn Research Fund
to Honor Veteran Unisys Federal Chief Technology Officer |
Arlington, Va. (July 26, 2019)— The Professional Services Council Foundation (PSCF) today announced the establishment of the Mark L. Cohn Research Fund, a charitable initiative created to honor the career and legacy of the recently-deceased chief technology officer of Unisys Federal. The fund will promote innovation through research primarily focused on cybersecurity and other emerging technologies.
“The PSC Foundation thanks Unisys for leading this fitting initiative to honor Mark by starting a research fund focused on the interests he dedicated his career to,” said PSCF President and CEO David Berteau. “This new initiative also aligns with the foundation’s mission statement to support ongoing research priorities.”
Cohn, a 34-year veteran with Unisys, passed away on July 14, 2019. At the time of his death, he was chief technology officer for Unisys Federal, where he shaped the concepts of integrated security and digital trust as foundations of the company's next-generation cybersecurity approach. He also served as Unisys' government-industry executive for the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
A significant voice in enabling collaboration across government and industry to enhance national security, Cohn received the prestigious Federal 100 award in 2013 and was honored in January 2019 with the inaugural Unisys Associate of the Year award recognizing his exceptional service, inspirational leadership and endless dedication to serving clients and nurturing his fellow associates.
The initiative will invite researchers from accredited graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as non-profit entities, to submit proposals to obtain funding for technology research programs to benefit government and industry. The PSCF, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, will establish an advisory board to advise the foundation on the research topics to be considered for funding.
Those interested in donating to the Mark L. Cohn Research Fund can visit www.professionalservicescouncilfoundation.org or address their donations to: Professional Services Council Foundation; Attn: Mark L. Cohn Research Fund; 4401 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1110; Arlington, Virginia 22203.
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About the PSC Foundation
The PSC Foundation’s mission is to educate executives, policymakers, the media, opinion leaders, and the public on the size, scope, outlook, and impact of federal contracting to achieve the U.S. federal government's missions, advance economic growth, and increase U.S. competitiveness. Launched in 2016, the PSC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan affiliate of the
Professional Services Council, which is the leading association for the federal contractor. The Foundation develops and disseminates industry, policy, and market research covering topics such as U.S. federal acquisition reform, competition, the burden of compliance, use of commercial best practices, and key procurement requirements development.