IUP GenCyber 2017

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IUP held the NSA/NSF-sponsored GenCyber summer camps in Pennsylvania in June 2017. Two free (no cost to participants), five-weekday day-camps were held for middle and high school students and teachers. The camps addressed essential security concepts in an interesting, novel, and multidisciplinary approach to foster interest in cybersecurity.

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..

Combination Camp (Middle and High School Teachers and Students)

• Camp Dates: June 12–16, 2017
  
• Combination camp’s focus was on the fundamentals of cybersecurity and safe online behavior.
  
• Student flyer
• Teacher flyer
• Camp brochure
• Camp Daily Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 
• Camp detailed schedule

Participation Advantages: Combination Camp

Teacher Participation:

1. The camp was offered at no cost to participants.
2. A Chromebook was awarded to every participant.
3. Act 48 credits were given.
4. Free lunch and afternoon snacks were provided
5. Mileage reimbursement was available for teachers with a 10 mile or more commute.
6. Multidisciplinary cybersecurity teaching knowledge, skills, and modules were offered to be used in teachers’ classrooms.

Student Participation:

1. The camp was offered at no cost to participants
2. Parrot Drone was awarded to each participant
3. Free lunch and afternoon snacks were provided
4. Instructions and mentorship from IUP faculty and other security experts.
5. Valuable knowledge and skills that prepared students to pursue a very promising and growing career field.

Combination Camp Curriculum

Student Module:

• Introduction to Programming Module
• Robotic Artificial Intelligence Security Module
• Introduction to Networking Module
• Separating the Domains of Factual and Fake News Module
• Drone Technology Module
• Physical Security Module
• Object Oriented Programming Game Module
• Introduction to Network Security
• Networked Society
• Connected and Protected: Protecting your Privacy When Sharing Information Online Module
• Decision Making Simulation Module

Teacher Module:

• Transforming Your Curriculum: A Toolbox of Resources
• Using Social Media for Teaching and Reputation Management
• Implementing First Principles into Subject Areas
• Learning Through Teacher-Made Games and Activities
• Cyberbullying Tactics: Empowering Students to Take Charge
• Online/Tech-Based Engagement and Assessment
• Summarizing First Principles Relation to Subject Areas
• Using Google Apps to Share Ideas
• Networked Society
• Connected and Protected: Protecting your Privacy when Sharing Information Online Module
• Decision Making Simulation Module

Advanced Camp (Middle and High School Students)

• Camp Dates: June 27–July 3, 2017
  
• Advanced camp was technically oriented and geared toward students with previous programming and/or cybersecurity experience and knowledge.
  
• Student Advanced Camp Flyer
• Camp brochure
  
• Camp detailed schedule

Participation Advantages: Advanced Camp

Student Advantages:

1. The camp was offered at no cost to participants.
2. An Arduino Starter Kit was awarded to each participant.
3. Free lunch and afternoon snacks.
4. Instructions and mentorship from IUP faculty and other security experts.
5. Valuable knowledge and skills that prepared students to pursue a very promising and growing career field.

Advanced Camp Curriculum

Student Module:

• Teaching the First Principles - Session 1 Middle School
• Teaching the First Principles - Session 2 Middle School
• Teaching the First Principles - Session 3 Middle School
• Teaching the First Principles - Session 1 High School
• Teaching the First Principles - Session 2 High School
• Teaching the First Principles - Session 3 High School
• Teaching the First Principles - Merged Session
• Drone Programming
• Java Programming
• Arduino Projects
• Digital Forensics
• Encryption
• Robots Programming
• Secure Coding
• Databases and Security
• Networking Basics
• Outdoor Activities

Campus Maps 

• IUP Buildings and Parking Maps

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to: gen-cyber@iup.edu.

Or, contact grant PI and co-PI below.

Waleed Farag, Professor of Computer Science

Professor Farag's webpage 
Fax: 724-357-7908 

Phone: 724-357-2524    

Mac Fiddner, Associate Professor of Political Science

Phone: 724-357-2290 
Fax: 724-357-3810