Michigan Tech plans to host a one-week, beginner-level, residential GenCyber summer camp for thirty middle / high school teachers in 2023, with various pre-camp and post-camp activities during the school year . The camp covers fundamental cyber hygiene and cybersecurity knowledge including ethics, phishing, PC architecture, Linux, networking, wireless, and ethical hacking. Four pedagogical principles are featured in this camp: 1) Learning through doing with hands-on applications and activities. 2) Learning through gaming in a fun and inspiring environment. 3) Learning through teaching by sharing cybersecurity knowledge with others. 4) Learning through case studies by infusing real-world cyber stories into curriculum modules.

This is a live-in program (commuting optional), and is offered at no cost to all participants. Room and board is included. The room is a suite (Hillside) with 4 single bedrooms that share 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room. For live-in campers, three meals are included per day. For commuter campers, breakfast and lunch are included each day.

Check-in is held on Sunday prior to the program. Camp daytime activities will run from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Evening activities are optional.

The camp also includes 8 hours of pre-camp activities and 8 hours of post-camp activities. All these activities will be hosted virtually during evenings or weekends. Camp candidates are expected to participate in these activities.

Funding of the camp is provided jointly by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) through an award received by Michigan Tech. The GenCyber camp is contingent on funding availability.

This scholarship will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and with consideration for the strength of the application. Due to the limited availability of seats, early registration is strongly recommended.

To submit, fill out and complete this online application form.

All camp activities are offered at no cost to all participants. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from campus, which may include travel expenses, parking fees, and other costs.

Open to all middle / high school teachers, with preference given to STEM teachers. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Prior knowledge of computer and cybersecurity is not required. However, it’s helpful to have strong interest in computer and cybersecurity. Women and underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.