IUP GenCyber 2018

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IUP held the NSA/NSF-sponsored GenCyber summer camp in Pennsylvania in June 2018. Over 50 students and teachers 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 IUP GenCyber page for information on current programs.

Camp Documents and Photos

Student Flyer | Teacher Flyer | Brochure | Schedule | Photo Gallery

Combination Camp (Middle and High School Teachers and Students)

• Camp Dates: June 18-22, 2018
• Combination camp's focus was on the fundamentals of cybersecurity and safe online behavior.

Participation Advantages: Combination Camp

1. The camp was offered at NO cost to participants.
2. Free lunch and afternoon snacks were provided.

Teacher Participation:

1. $500 stipend was awarded to every participant.
2. Act 48 credits were given.
3. Mileage reimbursement was available for teachers who commute to the camp for 10 miles or more.
4. Multidisciplinary cybersecurity teaching knowledge, skills, and modules were offered to be used in teachers' classrooms.

Student Participation:

1. ASphero Ollie Robot was awarded to each participant.
2. Instructions and mentorship from IUP faculty and other security experts.
3. Participants gain valuable knowledge and skills that prepare them to pursue a very promising and growing career field.

Teacher Modules:

• Exploring Online Cybersecurity Resources
• Learning Cybersecurity Principles through Teacher-Made Games
• Perfecting the Plan
• Putting Cybersecurity Practice in All Subjects
• Strategies to Decrease Cyber Bullying
• Robot Programming I
• Tynker Coding
• Education Use of Raspberry Pi
• Introduction to Cryptography
• Cyber Knowledge Fair

Student Modules:

• Robot Programming I
• Tynker Coding
• Introduction to Programming and Cybersecurity
• Networking Security and Password Cracking
• Applications of Ollie Robots
• Blockchain Technology
• Digital Forensics Investigation
• Robot Programming II Using KOOV
• Introduction to Cryptography
• Introduction to SQL and College Trends in Data Based Majors
• Cyber Knowledge Fair
• Intro to Computer Graphics

Guest Speakers:

• Wednesday, June 20, Lisa Schlosser, former WH official
  • Title: The future of Cyber Security: The National Threats and Your Opportunity
  • Download the presentation
• Tuesday, June 19, Norman Hayes, rear admiral, US Navy (ret.).
  • Title: Cybersecurity Implications for the Worldwide Netted Environment
  • Download the presentation

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

Professor Farag's web page
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