Summary
Computing and cybersecurity skills are increasingly essential across nearly every sector of the modern economy, yet many students in Mississippi and similar rural states have limited exposure to these fields, particularly in schools with fewer resources. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping student interest in science and technology careers, but many lack the research experience needed to bring authentic computing content into their classrooms. This project addresses that gap by immersing high school and community college educators in hands-on cybersecurity research at Mississippi State Uni