I-HACK Viewbook 2022

JOIN US ON THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION AT GANNON UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CYBER KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE AN EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: I-HACK is a cutting-edge facility designed to integrate academic learning and professional development with collaborative businesses to provide real-world experience to meet the demands of the cyber industry.

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PIERRE MCCORMICK CYBER LEARNING CENTER THE PIERRE MCCORMICK CYBER LEARNING CENTER IS KNOWN AS THE ACADEMIC HEART OF I-HACK. THIS EDUCATIONAL SPACE FEATURES CLASSROOMS, OPEN COLLABORATIVE SPACES, FACULTY OFFICES AND CUTTING-EDGE LABORATORIES WHERE STUDENTS LEARN TO DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AND DEPLOY TACTICS TO PREVENT AND PROTECT AGAINST CYBER ATTACKS. The center advances educational training and technology development to enhance cyber defense across the fields of cybersecurity, cyber engineering, health care, computer-based applications, business management and criminal justice.

CYBER ATTACK LAB

Deploy White Hat Hacking techniques in a controlled environment to ethically simulate and study real-word attacks to prevent them in the future.

CYBER DEFENSE LAB

Learn how to protect digital lives by assessing systems for vulnerabilities, detecting scams and designing solutions against emerging cyber threats using well-established cyber defense tools.

CYBER INNOVATION LAB

Gain hands-on experience experimenting on IoT connected devices to design and build secure data using next-generation quantum-resistant cryptosystems. Learn how to protect security platforms enabled with artificial intelligence and machine learning using cybersecurity.

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THE HATCHERY THE HATCHERY IS WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOP AND EXECUTE NEW IDEAS TO PROTECT CYBER INTELLIGENCE IN A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT INTEGRATES INDUSTRY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ACADEMIC CREATIVITY AND LEARNING. KNIGHT STUDIOS 1 Complete interdisciplinary senior design and capstone projects in quiet rooms where business and engineering students can come together to ideate, collaborate and innovate.

PROJECT STUDIOS 2 Apply skills and expertise to projects and contract work with external companies while receiving industry training and gaining real-world experience in innovative fields of interest.

MAKER LAB 3 Experience rapid prototyping using cutting-edge lasers, laser scanners and an array of soldering tools, as well as video production equipment, sewing and embroidering machines to complete senior design and creative projects.

IDEA LAB 4 Explore creative solutions to real-world, societal problems while collaborating with peers, faculty experts and business professionals. Gain research and industry experience to enhance workforce preparedness and career development.

NETWORK LAB & GIS CENTER 5 Advance your skills in this high-performing computing center that is home to Extreme Networks’ Extreme Academy and Gannon’s geographic information systems courses.

Become proficient in geospatial management and technologies and advance your career through the ExtremeDojo™ online training and certification program.

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CYBER ENGINEERING GANNON’S CYBER ENGINEERING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO BECOME A HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER PROFESSIONAL OF SMART DEVICES FOR AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS LEVERAGING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, INTERNET OF THINGS, AND SECURED EMBEDDED DEVICES. YOU WILL BE PREPARED TO MEET IN-DEMAND CAREERS IN INDUSTRIES INCLUDING HEALTH CARE, CYBER DEFENSE, ROBOTICS AND TRANSPORTATION.

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Course and project work emphasize hardware and software design and helps students learn to develop the secure embedded systems for our knowledge economy.

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Apply protective technologies and forensic techniques to analyze security of systems and maintain operations in the presence of threats to protect data intelligence.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage is approximately $121,000.

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AUSTIN DETZEL Cyber Engineering

“I am proud to be among Gannon’s first class of cyber engineering students. Studying in this one-of-a-kind program has been a unique opportunity as I learn from experienced professors.”

CYBERSECURITY CYBER PROFESSIONALS ARE IN HIGH-DEMAND ACROSS THE GLOBE BY COMPANIES NEEDING YOUR HELP TO PROTECT DATA INTELLIGENCE. GANNON’S CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO BECOME A HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER PROFESSIONAL AND MEET THIS DEMAND IN A VAST ARRAY OF INDUSTRIES, SUCH AS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, DEFENSE CONTRACTORS, E-COMMERCE COMPANIES AND BIOTECH RESEARCH FIRMS. LEARN TO LEAD THE WAY •

Gain knowledge and experience through hands-on course and project work to create strategies for securing information capital from cyber attacks.

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Study a computing-based discipline and become proficient in network security principles, human behavior and cyber forensics.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage is approximately $120,000.

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VICTORIA BARTLETT Cybersecurity

“The program encourages collaboration, innovation and creativity. There is a focus on what the industry will look like in the future, and it’s inspiring to think about all the possibilities.”

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS INNOVATIVE AND VISIONARY The College of Engineering and Business is driving innovation for the future through the Institute for Health and Cyber Knowledge. Here, students and businesses work together to fight real-world cybersecurity threats while using cutting-edge technology. Experiencebased learning by collaboration with community partners is at the heart of the college’s curriculum. We’ve developed an entrepreneurial space within our Center for Business Ingenuity to help you become a successful business owner with the aid of regional and university experts. Some of our students are at the controls of drones or working with advanced robots to simulate laparoscopic surgeries right on campus. Would you prefer to take your learning abroad? The college also offers dual programs and learning abroad options through partner institutions in Germany. g GAIN REAL-WORLD KNOWLEDGE THROUGH KEY COURSES INCLUDING: IT Security: Core concepts needed to secure an organization’s network as an IT security specialist Cyber-Physical Systems: Integration of mechanics, electronics and software in a rapidprototyping system-based approach Cloud Security: Project-based work on a cloud-based platform to monitor, analyze and predict any malicious cyber attacks Ethical Hacking: Foundations of cyber-attacks, including data security, component security, human security, organizational security and social security Embedded Secured Networking: Communication used by embedded systems supported by real-time operating systems; includes limitations, constraints and how to secure various network strategies Data Security: Methodologies and technologies to backup, encrypt or restore data on

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MORE THAN 95% OF OUR STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR MERIT- AND/OR NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. WE MAKE A GANNON UNIVERSITY EDUCATION AFFORDABLE AND WILL WORK WITH YOU TO DEVELOP THE BEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE POSSIBLE. GANNON UNIVERSITY OFFERS A VARIETY OF SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND AWARDS THAT RECOGNIZE ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS, OUTSTANDING TALENTS AND DEMONSTRATED NEED.

FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST ❏ Go to gannon.edu/scholarships for more information. ❏ Use Gannon’s Net Price Calculator to review estimated costs and aid eligibility. ❏ Look into outside scholarship opportunities. ❏ Achievement-based competitions for some majors are held during the fall open house. ❏ Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid after Oct. 1.

Gannon’s FAFSA code is 003266. ❏ Deadline of Nov. 15 for the physician assistant program.

APPLYING TO GANNON At Gannon, we value each prospective student and carefully evaluate each application. It’s a good idea to apply as early as possible in your senior year. Admissions decisions are made within two to four weeks after your application is complete. Our admissions criteria include: •

Grade point average;

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SAT or ACT scores (may be required for academic programs associated with professional schools; not required (test blind) for students entering all other academic programs in Fall 2022 and Fall 2023;

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Personal statement;

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Recommendation letters (if interested in majoring in the sciences or health professions, recommendation letter should be from a science teacher);

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