Adventures in Computer Security

Program Description:

This summer camp is designed to introduce students to computer security both in exploring their Windows and Linux based local machines, and in looking at networked communications. The activities during the week-long overnight camp focus on approaching computer security topics through computer programming in Python. Other topics addressed include cryptography, passwords, and secure programming practices.

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Program Contact Info

First Name:

Phil

Last Name:

Sands

Title of Contact:

K-12 Outreach Coordinator

E-Mail Address:

psands@purdue.edu

Address:

305 N University St

West Lafayette, IN 47907

Phone Number:

765.494.7802

Program Details

Program Category:

Summer Program High

Primary/Home Location:

Indiana

Program Location(s) (Choose all that apply):

Indiana

Location Type:

Local

Regional

National

Program Start Date:

06/22

Website:

https://www.cs.purdue.edu/outreach/programs/adventures-in-cs.htm

Annual Budget:

$10,000 - $50,000

Funding Source (Choose all that apply):

Fee Based

Business/industry contributions

University/agency

Target Level (Choose all that apply):

High

Logistics:

Our staff delivers content

Participants are charged full fee for activity

Program includes guest speakers

Population Served

Population(s) Served:

Diversity Focus

Low Income

Rural

Urban

Boys Served Annually:

Girls Served Annually:

Number of Educators Served Annually:

Number of Staff Members Needed to Run the Program:

Do you serve students with disabilities?:

Yes

Evaluation

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Informal Evaluations?: