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Tahir Khan, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity and Interim Director of the WIU Cyber Security Center, talks with students taking the STEM summer camp at WIU in July.
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Students participated in a cybersecurity competition at the end of the STEM event.
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Students Test Knowledge at WIU STEM Camp

July 24, 2024

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MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Cybersecurity Center organized a cyber competition for students participating in WIU's Youth Enrichment Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camp, where high school students tested their knowledge.

Students participated in the annual STEM camp, exploring topics from agriculture and biological sciences to nursing, physics, and computer science. The week culminated in a team-based trivia competition centered on cybersecurity questions focused on securing personal devices, learning about careers in cybersecurity and how to protect yourself against security threats.

After the dust settled, the top three high school teams were:
First place: Abram Henrikson and Christopher Francis
Second place: Kylea Mays, Kimorah Tarleton and Elycia Robinson
Third Place: Fernando Alvarez and Jimin Kim

"The Cybersecurity Center at WIU organizes competitions that allow students to interact, learn, and compete in a learning-centric environment," said Tahir Khan, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity and Interim Director of the WIU Cyber Security Center. "It was an enjoyable learning opportunity for all participants. I heartily congratulate the winning teams."

For more information on summer camps held at WIU, visit wiu.edu/sao/outreach/youth_enrichment. To learn more about WIU's Cyber Security Center, visit wiu.edu/cybersecuritycenter.

Posted By: Aaron Viner (AP-Viner@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing