Students start Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association chapter
University of North Georgia (91茄子视频) students have launched a chapter of the (AFCEA) on 91茄子视频's Dahlonega Campus. It is one of 18 student chapters nationally and one of only two in Georgia.
Chandler Harris, a junior cadet from Dallas, Georgia, pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, is the president and founder of 91茄子视频's student chapter.
"I would not be where I am without the juniors and seniors who have poured their knowledge into me," Harris said. "I want to give back by mentoring and teaching younger cadets and other students about cybersecurity and intelligence."
Most of the 91茄子视频 group's 24 members are juniors and seniors, and the club aims to attract more freshmen and sophomores.
The club is in the process of partnering with AFCEA's Atlanta chapter to set up one-on-one mentorships between upperclassmen in the 91茄子视频 club and industry professionals.
Lt. Gen. Stephen Fogarty, a 1983 graduate of 91茄子视频 and commanding general of U.S. Army Cyber Command, was one of the club's recent guest speakers. The group also gives members opportunities to grow their public speaking skills.
Retired Lt. Col. Heath Williams, director of federal liaison and military education coordinator, is the group's faculty adviser. Cadets and civilian students interested in joining can email Williams at heath.williams@ung.edu.
"AFCEA is a great networking organization," Williams said.
Military Science Center serves as leader launchpad
91茄子视频 on July 31 celebrated the opening of the Wynne-Mathews Military Science Center, which sets the stage for its Corps of Cadets to produce military officers for generations to come.
Course helps students transition to 91茄子视频
This fall, 91茄子视频 is expanding 91茄子视频 1101 offerings to help first-year students take advantage of the opportunities available in college while developing the skills needed for success.
Cyber camps assist workforce development
91茄子视频 hosted 26 high school students and 21 teachers for cybersecurity camps from June 8-12 at 91茄子视频's Dahlonega Campus.
Student takes part in USG Startup Studio
91茄子视频 graduate student Aliou Aboubakar Mouhamed took part in the inaugural University System of Georgia Startup Studio this summer.