Garett Atkins (’23)
Victoria Plinksi (’24) was a recipient of the NSF CyberCorps ® SFS scholarship. “The CIS undergraduate program has played a crucial role in
was the inaugural DoD CSA scholar from our graduate program, also selected from a large pool of applicants.
shaping my career goals, offering me the fantastic NSF scholarship and providing opportunities to intern with Department of Energy facilities,” said Plinkski. “The combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and collaboration with incredible faculty and students has
“The DoD CSA scholarship is an amazing opportunity for me to further my educational knowledge of cybersecurity and apply this knowledge in a mission- focused career in the public sector,” said Atkins. “My education at Embry-Riddle, together with the DoD CSA scholarship, offered exciting experiences while providing paths to achieving my aspirations and goals for the future.”
prepared me to make meaningful contributions to the evolving field of cybersecurity.”
Amalie Hansen (’24) was the first CIS recipient of Embry-Riddle Prescott’s Chancellor Award. “The CIS
Kestrel Carlough (’24) made history as the CIS department’s first NSF CyberCorps ® SFS scholar. After earning his undergraduate and
graduate degrees, he gained national recognition for his cybersecurity research on avionics wireless network interfaces. His discovery of a security vulnerability in a widely used Electronic Flight Bag app led to a resolution by Boeing and earned him a place in The Boeing Company’s Security Hall of Fame. Kestrel’s achievements also secured him a spot as an RSA Security Scholar, where he presented his research at the prestigious RSA Conference. Reflecting on his experience in the CIS department, he shared, “I came to Embry-Riddle to get my bachelor’s degree in CIS and decided to then stay there for my master’s degree mostly because of the faculty. They’re great. They will work with you and provide you with incredible opportunities.”
undergraduate program has been a perfect fit for my journey as a female in cybersecurity,” said Hansen. “Through comprehensive core classes, industry- relevant research and leadership as president of the Women in Cybersecurity club, I gained the hard and soft skills necessary for securing scholarships, multiple internships and a job with the Department of Defense. The support from the CIS department has been crucial in helping me thrive in an industry known for its male workforce.”
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