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STEM Information Assurance, Information Security and Digital Forensics (IT)

3 week course for high school students.
Application Process Begins: February 19, 2008

CS/DF SLT Young Scholars Scholarships - application deadline is May 7, 2008.
For more information, please visit the CS/DF SLT Young Scholars webpage

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Instructor:
Davina Pruitt-Mentle

GA: Carla Doernberg

Course Meeting Times
Five sessions /week-3 weeks
9:30-3:00
Level
Undergraduate
Discipline
All disciplines encouraged

Program Overview

The purpose of the Young Scholars Programis to foster excellence in 21st century skills which will help students succeed in college, and prepare themselves with the skills necessary to meet the shifting and constantly changing demands of the future workplace.

MazeHigh school CS/DF Scholars gain valuable skills related to digital literacy while exploring career opportunities related to Computer Security, Information Assurance, and Digital Forensics. Students also investigate the design and use of games and simulations for educational purposes, and the research and development issues associated with each, while experiencing various modeling and simulation software packages (MicroWorlds, Excel, RoboLab, Scratch, GoogleSketchUp, StarLogo and other open source applications).

Participants will engage in hands-on activities and learn about digital literacy (technology fluency and applications, team building, collaboration tools, problem based critical thinking), defending against viruses, Trojan Horses, and worms; and applying basic security and internet safety concepts through gaming, modeling and simulation development, while investigating exciting careers that interconnect the fields of science, math, technology, and computer security. Students will be given an opportunity to open, examine and install hardware components of a personal computer. Students will also gain basic knowledge of a computer operating system. Students will also discuss such topics as cryptography, system vulnerabilities, and careers in computer security, digital forensics, and information assurance. Tours of local labs will be conducted, and students will have the opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers from state and federal agencies and local security companies.

The immediate goal is to attract a greater number of talented and diverse students to careers that interconnect the fields of enginering, science, math, and technology - particularly increasing the pipeline in information security, systems administration, information assurance and digital forensics..

Students will participate in cutting-edge technology projects, robotic activities, and Logo-based computer learning environments in a hands-on setting, offering new technology skills, challenges, field trips and friendships!

  • Foster excellence in 21st century skills including Digital Literacy
  • Explore technology applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Blackboard, TappedIn, Wiki & Blogs, MOO Crossing
  • Design, build, and program using MicroWorlds™, LEGO® Mindstorms™/Roblab™ , Squeak, Scratch, ICONS, and StarLogo

To learn more and see student projects go to our YSP Student Site.

Previous Student Comments

I will remember this entire experience because this is the most interactive class I have ever had. I am truly a lover of constructivist learning. I will always remember the interesting field trips we took and the exciting guest speakers. This class has been quite a trip. I have learned many valuable life lessons and I have gotten a great preview of college. -Kelli
 2004 SLT
2004 Students, Learning, and Technology
I gained a lot from this course, programming skills with MicroWorlds and Robo lab, and participating in our group simulations. I will remember and use my skills to further advance my education skills. –Jerome 0025
Months from now I will remember my roles as the “debugger” and how great it felt when I was able to successfully troubleshoot my robots and programs (as well as the robots and programs of others). So many times in Logo and Mindstorms I felt as if I could fix anything (even without a lot of time) because I had enough patience, knowledge, and resources (ex. to look up code) to do anything.-Bryan
2003 Students, Learning, and Technology
I gained insight into college life, a learning experience, a lot of practical information that I will take with me as I grow and mature. Thank you for this opportunity and this wonderful experience. - Melissa

... the fun and exciting activities are Lego and Microworlds, ... another thing was constructivist methods for teachers and students. – Steven

I have learned a lot of things, such as working with groups, ways to become successful in college, attitude and working habits – Alhaji

I really enjoyed the class and it was an awesome experience. If i do get the chance to take it again next year, I would do so. Hope the rest of your summer will be good. Thanks! – Carolyn

The entire past three weeks has been an incredibly valuable experience. This class has actually exceeded my expectations. - Eitan

I did leave with more than I came with. I can honestly say this course has changed my life. - Titilayo

2008 Howard County

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Harford County

2007 Harford County

  • Pre-Assessment
  • Scavenger Hunt [Word ... PDF]
  • Overview Presentation [PPT ... PDF]
  • Starlogo Files
  • Baltimore Sun Article - Harford County Edition - July 22, 2007. Students Jump-Start Computer Training Program Teachers Joy of Technology to Eager Teens

2007 Prince Georges County

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