Explore Cyber at DSU
6-12 instructor interested in cybersecurity? We have a camp just for you June 5-9, 2023! No experience required and professional development credit available.
Do your students want to come to camp?
DSU GenCyber is a free cybersecurity summer camp on the campus of Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota for high school students. No previous expreience with computers or security required! Join us June 11-16, 2023
Middle school girl? We have another camp for you!
GenCyber Girls in CybHER Security seeks to inspire the next generation of Cyber Stars through hands-on exploration of cybersecurity concepts and activities, including Digital Forensics, Cryptography, Privacy, Cyber Awareness, Block Coding, and Python Coding. Join in June 19-23, 2023
What
Learn, hack, fix, and explore cyber security.
DSU GenCyber Teachers is a Cyber Security camp designed for 6th - 12th Grade STEM teachers. Participants will engage in hands-on education sessions with DSU professors, alumni, and current students as well as other industry professionals.
The camp's main purpose is to educate and excite middle and high school STEM teachers and help them to incorporate cyber security in the classroom.
Participants do not need any prior background or experience in security or computers to attend.
For more info, email Shawn at shawn.zwach@dsu.edu
Sign Up for GenCyber Teachers @ DSU!Cost
The camp is free thanks to grant funding from the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation.
Around 50 instructors will have the opportunity to participate and take home some wicked gear. Express your interest early so we can connect with you!
Where & When
Plan to arrive on the campus of Dakota State University in Madison, SD during the morning of June 5, 2023 and depart around lunch on June 9, 2023.
Coming from afar? If you fly into Sioux Falls (FSD), we'll provide transportation to and from the airport (we can pick up from buses and trains too, just ask).
Don't worry about lodging - you'll be provided a dorm room on campus to stay in. Want to commute daily? Arriving early? Departing late? That's all ok too! Just let us know your plans when you register. Parking is free for both those commuting and staying on campus.
Hack into cyber with some of the best faculty in the country.
Dakota State University has cyber programs that are top in the nation. You'll be working with the same folks that educate future cyber operators, network security analysts, and developers. They'll help you introduce cutting edge cyber education concepts to your classroom.
Hunt down new classroom activities.
While we have many core elements to learn about at camp, part of the fun is expanding beyond what's required. You might spend some time learning how large scale lighting shows work, how to make your own badges, or even tune to radio stations with your laptop.
Develop new skills.
We want to see you using these new skills in your classrooms. Graduate credit can be awarded at completion of camp for a fee of around $40/credit (up to 3 credits for camp completion).
Activity Schedule
- Online Pre-Camp Activities: April - May 2023
- On-Campus Camp: June 5 - 9 2023
- Online Post-Camp Activities: Fall 2023