Leidos to Support CyberPatriot for 8th Consecutive Year
The Air Force Association announced Jan. 23 Leidos Inc. will be continuing its support of AFA’s CyberPatriot program as a Cyber Silver sponsor for the eighth consecutive year. “We at Leidos are very proud of our founding sponsorship of the critically important STEM event and pleased [to]continue that support,” Leidos’ retired Lt. Gen. Chuck Heflebower said. “It’s
Air Force Association Announces 28 Teams to Compete in CyberPatriot Youth Cyber Defense Competition
The Arlington, Va.-based Air Force Association announced Jan. 26 the 28 teams selected to compete at the national finals of its CyberPatriot youth cyber defense competition. Those selected will travel to Washington, D.C. March 11-15 to compete for the title of national champion, as well as scholarships and other prizes. The 13 open division, 12
FCPS’s Marshall Academy Teams Triumph at Governor’s Cybersecurity Cup
April was the month of opportunity for students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Area groups partnered nonstop to sponsor a slew of events geared at augmenting STEM interest among youth including: the opportunity to attend the USA Science & Engineering Festival’s Science and Engineering Expo this past weekend, the culmination of the
CyberPatriot Competition Surpasses Expectations with More than 300 Pre-Registered
The Air Force Association (AFA) announced today that the National High School Defense Competition CyberPatriot has more than 300 pre-registered teams to compete in next year’s CyberPatriot VI competition. Created by the AFA to encourage high school students to consider careers in cybersecurity, science, technology, engineering, mathematics or STEM, teams across the country will compete
Air Force Association Nation’s Capital Chapter Honors STEM Student of the Year, Meg Hunt
Meg Hunt, a junior at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, has been named female Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) student of the year for the District by the Air Force Association’s Nation’s Capital Chapter. Hunt spoke with WashingtonExec about her win, how she got into STEM, her influence in the field, advice on getting into
500 High School Teams Set to Compete in CyberPatriot V Games
The Air Force Association (AFA) has announced that over 500 teams are registered to compete in CyberPatriot V, the national high school cyber defense competition. Students in 47 states and Puerto Rico, as well as schools run by the Dept. of Defense in Europe and Asia, are participating in the contest to learn about science,
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