Increasing Faculty Cybersecurity Experience through Externship Experience
- Conference
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Portland, Oregon
- Publication Date
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June 23, 2024
- Start Date
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June 23, 2024
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July 12, 2024
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Computers in Education Division (COED)
- Permanent URL
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https://peer.asee.org/47613
Paper Authors
Walter W Schilling Jr. Milwaukee School of Engineering
Walter Schilling is a Professor in the Software Engineering program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his B.S.E.E. from Ohio Northern University and M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. He worked for Ford Motor Company and Visteon as an Embedded Software Engineer for several years prior to returning for doctoral work. He has spent time at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and consulted for multiple embedded systems companies in the Midwest. In addition to one U.S. patent, Schilling has numerous publications in refereed international conferences and other journals. He received the Ohio Space Grant Consortium Doctoral Fellowship and has received awards from the IEEE Southeastern Michigan and IEEE Toledo Sections. He is a member of IEEE, IEEE Computer Society and ASEE. At MSOE, he coordinates courses in software verification, real time systems, operating systems, and cybersecurity topics.
Abstract
In modern world, cybersecurity has become an increasingly important field. Graduates with experience in this field are in high demand and receive a lucrative salary. However, preparing these students can be challenging. It is critical for faculty to have a deep understanding of the field. This involves not only the textbook theory, but also the workplace, work roles, and projects in which their students will be involved. Only through adequate integration of this material into the classroom can we produce graduates who are well-equipped to meet the demands of the modern workforce.
In this article, a faculty’s perspective on the NCyTE externship program will be presented. The NCyTE Program supports faculty members in updating their technical skills and staying current with the latest workplace trends through a paid externship experience. The article will discuss the overall experience, the challenges in setting up the experience, and some of the outcomes from the experience.
Schilling, W. W. (2024, June), Increasing Faculty Cybersecurity Experience through Externship Experience Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/47613
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