The program offers close, one-on-one mentorship with distinguished research faculty, providing a valuable experience that can lead to publications in IEEE conferences and strengthen future academic and career opportunities in cybersecurity.
The SVCSI 2026 Summer Research Program offers high school students a unique opportunity to engage in team-based cybersecurity research projects. Participants will work closely with university faculty mentors from SVCSI, with each team consisting of 2-3 members. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in cutting-edge cybersecurity research, culminating in the production of a technical report. Historically, many participants have gone on to publish their work in IEEE conferences. The program aims to strengthen future academic and career opportunities in cybersecurity through close, one-on-one mentorship.
A typical day involves group and individual meetings, each lasting 2-3 hours, with faculty mentors setting specific meeting times between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST. The first two weeks focus on training, typically from 3-5 p.m. PST, followed by three weeks dedicated to research projects.
This program is ideal for high school students in the USA who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity research and receiving close mentorship from university faculty.
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