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o d e l o T f o y t i s r e Univ workshops focus – y t i r u c e s r e b y c n o d n a e n i l e p i p t n e tal teen tech risks In June and July, the University of Toledo hosted two free, weeklong camps focused on cybersecurity for high school students. Microelectronics Security The Microelectronics Security Summer Workshop, which took place June 6 through June 10 was led by Dr. Mohammed Niamat, professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in UT’s College of Engineering. The camp offered students the opportunity to: • interact with UT professors and students; • tour laboratories; • watch live demonstrations; • gain hands-on experience in designing microelectronic circuits; • explore cybersecurity and detect “spy” and counterfeit chips; and • learn about blockchain technology and NFT applications in microelectronics security.
The workshop is part of a $30 million project funded by the U.S. Air Force aimed at developing a pipeline of trained undergraduate engineering students with the skills to design and develop assured and trusted digital microelectronic devices and systems. The research group in the hardware security and trust lab led by Professor Niamat is working to devise techniques to prevent cyber-attacks based on machine learning and blockchain technology on digital microelectronic chips. Cybersecurity for Teens In July, the College of Engineering also hosted a free workshop to teach local high school students about the risks and threats associated with smartphones, tablets, and other technology, as well as provide cybersecurity training to encourage careers in computer science and cybersecurity.
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