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    Cyber Security

    Our organization recently finished a new website for students on the topic of cyber security. With many high-profile hacks grabbing national headlines there has been an increased interest in the field from both the government and students - Read more.

    Despite this growing interest, we found there weren't many online resources discussing cyber security degree programs, so we developed our own: - CyberDegrees.org.

    Here are a few features we're particularly proud of:

     - A full directory of cyber security degrees, from associate's degrees all the way to Ph.D programs http://www.cyberdegrees.org/listings/
     - Detailed looks into 20 careers related to cyber security, including job responsibilities, requirements, and growth opportunities http://www.cyberdegrees.org/jobs/
     - Tons of in-depth resources, including our complete guide to government security clearances (what they are, why they're given, and how to earn them) http://www.cyberdegrees.org/resources/security-clearances/

    We're listed as a resource by the Department of Homeland Security's National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies and the Society of American Military Engineers, as well as universities including Boston University and the University of Pittsburgh, among others.

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    Khan Academy - Free online tutoring videos

    My Study Life - Schedule and class organizer

    Rate My Professors - Reviews of professors in any university

    StayFocusd - Blocks you from accessing time-wasting websites during study time

    Coursera - Free online courses for several subjects

    MIT OpenCourseware - Free online specialized engineering courses, good for upperclassmen

    UDACITY (Stanford) - Free online specialized engineering courses, good for upperclassmen

    Trello - Can be used to organize group tasks for projects, also useable for homework

    Paul's Online Math Notes - Online math notes and tutorials for Algebra, Calculus, and Differential Equations

    Quizlet - Generate online study tools like flashcards, quizes, and practice tests

    Evernote - Allows you to write note and access them in different platforms

    The Campus Career Coach - Browse for different career related questions, or ask your own

    Glassdoor - Online career community where past and current employees submit company reviews, salaries, and interview information

    Professional Development

    This webinar recording is a great resource for independent study or group discussion.  Students can view the webinar recording and associated professional development handouts.

     

    This webinar recording features Dr. Joerg Schlatterer with the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, and Dr. Brandon Jones, with the EPA fellowship programs. This is a great resource for independent study or group discussion.  Students can view the webinar recording and associated professional development handouts.
    This collection of handouts helps students understand the graduate school application process and provides tips and strategies related to finding suitable programs and completing successful applications.

     

    This handout helps prepare undergraduate students to get strong letters for their graduate application packages.

     

    This handout provides tips on preparing successful graduate fellowship applications.

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