WYOMISSING, Pa. — In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Penn State Berks Department of Information Sciences and Technology will host numerous events and activities to increase awareness about cybersecurity issues and best practices. The events will be geared toward Berks students, faculty and staff; high school students and educators; and the community.
STEM Today and Tomorrow Conference
Friday, Oct. 23, various locations on campus
The STEM Today and Tomorrow Conference is designed for 10th and 11th grade students interested in studies and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Students will participate in workshops conducted by Penn State Berks faculty, staff and research students. The workshops will include interactive exercises and laboratory activities, as well as career information and time for questions.
HackPSU
Saturday, Oct. 24, ECoRE Building, University Park campus
Penn State Berks students will travel to University Park to participate in HackPSU, Penn State’s student-run 24-hour hackathon that is held twice a year. Teams of students compete for prizes in various sponsored challenges in tracks such as sustainability, generative AI and entrepreneurship.
IT and Cybersecurity Career Pathways Panel
Thursday, Oct. 29, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Room 246, Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building
Penn State Berks information sciences and technology alumni will discuss their backgrounds and experiences in information technology and cybersecurity fields. Students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to attend.
Learn more
For more information on any of these events, contact Abdullah Konak, distinguished professor of information sciences and technology, at auk3@psu.edu or Tricia Clark, associate teaching professor of information sciences and technology, at tkc3@psu.edu.