Ä¢¹½tv held the National Security Administration/National Science Foundation-sponsored GenCyber summer camp in Pennsylvania in June 2019. 50 students participated in this camp and learned valuable lessons in cybersecurity practices. The camp addressed essential security concepts through hands-on activities, challenging projects, and guest lectures by leaders of industry.
Below are participation advantages, camp materials, and information related to curriculum and modules. Please visit the current Ä¢¹½tv GenCyber page for information on current programs.
Camp Documents and Photos
Flyer | Brochure | Schedule | Photo Gallery
Student Camp (Middle and High School Students)
- Camp Dates: June 24-28, 2019
- Camp's focus was on the fundamentals of cybersecurity and safe online behavior.
Participation Advantages
- The camp was offered at no cost to participants.
- A Droid Inventor Kit was awarded to each participant.
- Free lunch and afternoon snacks were provided.
- Instructions and mentorship from Ä¢¹½tv faculty and other security experts.
- Participants gained valuable knowledge and skills that prepare them to pursue a very promising and growing career field.
Guest Speakers
- Tuesday, June 25, Brian Gouker, division chief in the College of Cyber at the National Security Agency
- Title: Cyber Education: An Expert Perspective
- Wednesday, June 26, Tommy Chin, security researcher at GRIMM
- Title: From Concepts to Practicality: The Impacts of Neglecting Security Practices
- Download talk description and presenter bio
- Thursday, June 27, Joe Jesson, professor at the College of New Jersey
- Title: Can Students Help When the Grid Fails?
- Download the PowerPoint Presentation
- Download workshop description and presenter bio
High School Modules
- Internet of Things (IoT) Security/Monitoring
- Talk the Talk - Cybersecurity Concepts
- Fundamentals of Information Security
- Digital Forensics
- Alice Programming Challenge
- Airport Security
- Robots Programming
- Network Threats and Countermeasures
- Data Protection
- Wireless Security
- Threat Modeling
- Cybersecurity Knowledge Fair
Middle School Modules
- Talk the Talk - Cybersecurity Concepts
- Programming with Alice Part 1
- Personal Cybersecurity Practices
- Unplugged Programming Activity
- Robots Programming
- Internet of Things (IoT) Security/Monitoring
- Programming with Alice Part 2
- Computational Thinking
- Network Security
- Data Protection
- Wireless Security
- Cybersecurity Knowledge Fair
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact the PI or Co-PI at the information below:
Grant PI: Waleed Farag, Professor of Computer Science
Phone: 724-357-2524
Fax: 724-357-7908
Grant Co-PI: Soundararajan Ezekiel, Professor of Computer Science
Phone: 724-357-2524
Fax: 724-357-7908