Southeastern to host Lion's Code CyberCamp July 20 – 22
Monday, June 8, 2020
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Science and Technology,
through the Department of Computer Science, is sponsoring The Lion’s Code CyberCamp.
The camp is being offered free of charge as a community service.
The 100% online summer computer camp is a three-day, fun-filled, action-packed
program especially designed for students in grades 8 - 12. No prior coding or extensive
experience with computers is needed. Students with more advanced skills should also
register in order to explore advanced computing.
Scheduled July 20 – 22, camp sessions run daily from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Although
the program is free, registration is required no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, July
6, due to limited class size. Registration is available at www.southeastern.edu/lionscode.
Instructor of Computer Science and Camp Coordinator Dr. Bonnie Achee said all
student campers will come away with greater personal knowledge and confidence, as
well as take their computer skills to the next level. It is a rare opportunity for
students in grades 8 - 12 to work directly with Southeastern’s cutting-edge computer
science faculty and IT professional staff, she added.
“The Lion’s Code CyberCamp introduces students to cognitive analysis skills vital
in computer science through CyberSociety analysis and investigation of cyber scenarios
developed by the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center,” Achee said.
“These scenarios drop the students into the role of Department of Home Lion Security
teams using critical thinking skills to solve the crime. Teams will be briefed by
the director of Home Lion Security at the beginning of the experience as to the details
of the incident. With Home Lion Security agents leading each team, students will use
cognitive analysis skills to piece together the details of the incident and report
their findings back to the director of Home Lion Security at the conclusion of the
mission.”
Achee explained that students will also participate in a virtual “Capture the
Flag” competition exploring data encryption algorithms, logic puzzles, cyber careers,
and Southeastern’s offerings in these areas. Each participant will receive a certificate
of completion at the end of the camp.
Bonus activities include learning about the wide range of career opportunities
in information technology and educational options to help students plan for the future.
For more information, email lionscodecamp@southeastern.edu.
