Cyber Warriors: cyber careers, secure programming and white-hat hacker challenges (led by Dr. George Rudolph)
In this hands-on workshop, students are introduced to cybersecurity-related careers, begin learning secure programming skills (using Python) and explore challenges that develop skills in areas such as penetration testing, cracking, scripting, and cryptanalysis, and more.
We especially welcome students who “always want to”, but feel like they could never measure up, learn, have fun and succeed.
The Art and Science of Hiding Messages (led by MAJ. Natalie Vanatta, Ph.D. (Unites States Military Academy))
During this hands-on exploration, students will learn different techniques on how to hide messages in various communications medium (text, photo, audio, etc.) as well as learn how to crack these processes. No prior experience is necessary - just a curious mind.
Fun with (De)Encrypting Secret Messages (led by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska (UVU))
This hands-on workshop will provide the participants with fun and engaging way to learn to code and decode secret messages and win amazing prizes.
Resources for Inspiring the next generation of cyber warriors and you (led by Dr. George Rudolph)
This workshop for teachers introduces ready-made online resources for learning about and teaching aspects of cybersecurity such as cyber safety, programming skills (using Python), and activities that challenge and inspire both short-term and long-term interest in cybersecurity and related careers. No prior experience with computer science, programming or cybersecurity is required to attend the workshop nor to use the resources that will be discussed.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:20am | Registration (light breakfast) |
| 8:20 - 8:30am | Welcome Remarks
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| 8:30 - 10:00am | Workshop 1: Cyber Warriors: cyber careers, secure programming and white-hat hacker challenges led by Dr. George Rudolph (UVU) |
| 10:15 - 11:45am | Break - discussion among high school and undergraduate students |
| 11:45am - 1:15pm | Lunch and presentations/panel discussion with invited specialists.
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| 12:00 - 1:15pm For Teachers |
Workshop for Teachers: Resources for Inspiring the next generation of cyber warriors and you led by Dr. George Rudolph (UVU) |
| 1:15 - 2:45pm | Workshop 3: Fun with (De)Encrypting Secret Messages led by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska (UVU) |
| 2:45 - 3:00pm | Closing Remarks/Survey |
Fingerprint Analysis: Whodunite? (led by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska (UVU))
Use fingerprint analysis to find out "Whodunite."
CrIME: Criminal Investigation through Mathematical Examination (led by Dr. Eugene Fiorini (Truman Koehler Professor of Mathematics, Muhlenberg College))
Find out how math and statistics is used in forensic examination.
Estimating Time of Death: Whendunite? (led by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska (UVU))
Use forensic evidence and methods to find out "Whendunite."
Blood Splatter Analysis: Howdunite? (led by Prof. Carlyn Hamilton (UVU))
Use blood splatter analysis to find out "Howdunite."
(led by Dr. Eugene Fiorini (Truman Koehler Professor of Mathematics, Muhlenberg College))
Two activities will be discussed, with a discussion on how to integrate these activities into their classes while covering the required curricula and how they meet common core standards. Each participant will receive a handbook with classroom-ready activities.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:20am | Registration (light breakfast) |
| 8:20 - 8:30am | Welcome Remarks
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| 8:30 - 9:50am | Workshop 1: Whodunit led by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska |
| 9:50 - 10:00am | Break - discussion among high school and undergraduate students |
| 10:00am - 11:10pm | Workshop 2: CrIME: Criminal Investigation through Mathematical Examination led by Dr. Eugene Fiorini |
| 11:10 - 11:20pm | Short Break |
| 11:20am - 12:30pm | Workshop 3: Whendunit led by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska (UVU) |
| 12:30 - 1:35pm | Lunch and presentations/panel discussion with invited forensics specialists.
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| 12:30 - 1:35pm For Teachers | Integrating Forensics in the Mathematics Classroom led by Dr. Eugene Fiorini |
| 1:40 - 2:50pm | Workshop 4: Howdunite led by Prof. Carolyn Hamilton |
| 2:50 - 3:00pm | Closing Remarks / Survey |
Fingerprint Analysis: Whodunite? (led by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska)
Use fingerprint analysis to find out "Whodunite."
Blood Splatter Analysis: Howdunite? (led by Prof. Carlyn Hamilton)
Use blood splatter analysis to find out "Howdunite."
Estimating Time of Death: Whendunite? (led by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska (UVU))
Use forensic evidence and methods to find out "Whendunite."
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:20am | Registration (light breakfast) |
| 8:20 - 8:30am | Welcome Remarks
|
| 8:30 - 10:00am | Workshop 1: Whodunit led by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska |
| 10:00 - 10:15am | Break - discussion among high school and undergraduate students |
| 10:15 - 11:45am | Workshop 2: Howdunit led by Prof. Carolyn Hamilton |
| 11:45am - 1:30pm | Lunch and presentations/panel discussion with invited forensics specialists.
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| 1:30 - 2:50pm | Workshop for Teachers: Whendunite led by Dr. Violeta Vasilevska |
| 2:50 - 3:00pm | Closing Remarks / Survey |
