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Computer Security/Digital Forensics Young Scholars Students Learning and Technology |
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3 week course for high school students.
This course is filled for Summer 2008.
Check back next January for details of the 2009 sessions
Application deadline is May 7, 2007.
Project Description
Explore technology applications essential to college success as well as opportunities to investigate career possibilities that connect education and technology. Investigate the design and use of games and simulations for educational purposes, and the research and development issues associated with each. Experience various modeling and simulation software packages (MicroWorlds, RoboLab, ICONS, Squeak, StarLogo),
High school CS/DF Scholars participate within the Students, Learning and Technology Young Scholars Program gaining valuable skills related to digital literacy and also explore career opportunities related to Computer Security , Information Assurance, and Digital Forensics.
Embedded within the SLT course, 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 concepts through gaming, modeling and simulation development, while investigating exciting careers that interconnect the fields of education, technology, and computer security. Students will also discuss such topics as cryptography, system vulnerabilities, and careers in computer security. Tours of the computer security labs at UMCP will be conducted, and students will have the opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers from NSA and NIST and visit on campus and local security companies.
The CS/DF Young Scholars Program is open to rising sophomores, junior and senior Maryland high school students. Each Scholar receives a stipend worth $1667 which covers tuition at the in-state Maryland rate for 3 credits; a course fee that covers field trip transportation costs, guest speaker fees, and other course-related activities; a mandatory campus services fee, which includes campus facilities use and maintenance, health services, recreation center, shuttle bus, libraries, police, Center for Learning and Educational Technology, Writing Center, computer usage, language labs and disability support services; and a commuter activities fee that covers weekday lunches (July 9-27), parking permit, and scheduled program-related activities.
A limited number of residential package scholarships are also available. This package covers the commuter package scholarship above, and in addition covers 19 nights lodging (single, double, triple or quad) in an air-conditioned residence hall (arrival July 8, checkout July 27), meals (19 breakfasts, 17 lunches and 19 dinners).
CS/DF SLT Young Scholars recipients must attend all sessions, successful complete the SLT 3 week course and must also agree to participate in an internship program after successful completing the SLT course. Internships will be arranged based on the student’s interest (as related to CS/DF). An attempt will be made to arrange for internships close to the students place of residence. Depending on the students’ needs, internships will be arranged to take place immediately after the SLT course, during the school year or for the following summer.
Eligibility
To apply to the: Computer Security/Digital Forensics Students, Learning and Technology Young Scholars Program, you must:
- Be a current high school sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing
- Demonstrate maturity, self-discipline, motivation, and a desire to succeed
Students interested in any engineering, physical science, mathematics, or computer science discipline, and who want to learn more about Computer Security and Digital Forensics are strongly encouraged to apply. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. The CS/DF SLT Program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Criteria for selecting CS/DF Scholars
- Academic achievement
- Capacity to actively participate in the CS/DF SLT course
- The fit between internship possibilities and student’s skills and career interests
- Contribution of skills that complement the purpose of the program
Sponsors
- National Science Foundation: The CS/DF Young Scholars Program is made possible through the National Science Foundation’s CyberWATCH Grant (award: 0501828)
For Additional Information Contact:
Davina Pruitt_Mentle
Director, Educational Technology Outreach
CyberWATCH
(301) 405-8202
dpruitt@umd.edu |
