K-12 Outreach

SECURE IT Academy

SECURE IT is a one-week-long, non-residential Cybersecurity summer camp held at the University of Maryland-College Park, and at North Carolina State University. The camp will be offered to rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Students will Master the Realm of Cybersecurity: In an age where digital threats abound, become a defender of the virtual realm. Learn the strategies and techniques to defeat cyberattacks, secure networks, and protect sensitive data. Delve into ethical hacking, encryption, and cybersecurity careers.

Typical Camp Day

• 9:00-12:00 pm Classroom Instruction
• 12:15-1:15 pm Lunch
• 1:30-3:30 pm Classroom Instruction
• 3:45-4:00 pm Dismissal

*Field trips and guest speakers are scheduled during Classroom Instruction time blocks.

SECURE IT Cybersecurity Workshop

We are proud to present our SECURE IT Cybersecurity workshops series for middle schoolers in partnership with our North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) pre-college program. These private workshops are hosted in person for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Each student will attend twice a month during the school year, and will present their project this spring 2024!

Typical Workshop Day

• 9:00-10:45 am 1st Group Classroom Instruction
• 10:45-11:15 am Lunch
• 11:15-1:00 am 2nd Group Classroom Instruction

*Students will work on their projects during Classroom Instruction time blocks

Register for 2023 workshops here!

Program Curriculum

Cybersecurity Education

• K-12 Cybersecurity education curriculum instruction by current NC State undergrad or graduate students
• Guest Speakers by NC State professors and cybersecurity industry professionals
• Field trip to cybersecurity industry leaders where students are introduced to people, topics, and career opportunities while exploring the facility

Personal Growth

• Small group presentations with peers
• Sharpen cyber skills and interactions with day-to-day technology
• Social activities with peers

Hands-on Experience

• Small-group research projects led by current undergraduate or graduate students; projects are security focused
• Group presentations showcasing work at the end of the program

Application Information for SECURE IT Summer Academy

Applications for Summer 2024 will open January 2024!

Target Participants: Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders (NC)

• Date:
  • Session 1: July 15-19th (beginner/intermediate)
  • Session 2: July 22-26th (intermediate/advanced)
• Cost: $400
  • Lunch is not provided. If a student would like to eat on campus that can be provided at an additional $50 fee
• Applicant must be able to attend the full week.
• Applicant must be a rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grader.
• Applicant will be required to submit family and student information.
• Financial Assistance is available for those with displayed need by completing our Scholarship Application.
• Must submit academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are welcome for application review).
• Email addresses must be provided for teacher recommendation section of the application, this is required.

APPLY HERE

Most recent grade report (transcript or report card): https://go.umd.edu/summ24Grades

Scholarships

APPLY HERE

Need-based scholarships are available for eligible students living in North Carolina.

Contact

For more information, please contact Ronaisha Ruth, S3C2 Program Coordinator at rmruth@ncsu.edu