BW receives nearly $780,000 in new 'Choose Ohio First' STEM funding December 9
The State of Ohio awarded BW new Choose Ohio First funding — enabling the University to provide students with scholarships and learning opportunities.
School of Science and Engineering
Brent Strunk, Chair
(440) 826-5944, bstrunk@record-room.com
Analytical thinkers who can design, implement, troubleshoot, secure and administer computer networks are increasingly in demand as society, industry and government agencies rely on a digital infrastructure.
BW's cybersecurity analyst major offers outstanding opportunities to gain the insights and skills needed for this in-demand career field.
You'll learn to apply creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to write computer programs, design and administer computer networks and assess and manage the security of a network, which is increasingly necessary for the success of today's businesses and organizations.
The major provides a strong foundation for addressing current technologies and adapting to new ones as they emerge.
Real-world experience is integral to the program. Experiential learning, including participation in network security based competitions and attendance at local security conferences, is encouraged as part of the program. Through a required internship, you'll gain valuable networking contacts, boost competencies and acquire firsthand insight into this rewarding career field. BW's proximity to Cleveland puts you within a 20-minute drive to outstanding opportunities.
The cybersecurity analyst major prepares you for immediate employment and graduate programs.
The common core of all the programs in BW's computer science department includes programming and problem solving, as well as exposure to the mathematics, computer architecture, paradigms and the theory that underlie the computing discipline.
There is a required capstone internship.
The cybersecurity analyst major prepares students to:
Small class sizes, individual attention and faculty mentoring are at the core of BW's computer science program.
Experiential learning bridges classroom study with real-world opportunities. You can enhance your studies through internships, co-curricular activities and other learning opportunities that include:
BW's 20-minute proximity to Cleveland puts you within easy access to technology firms, corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Students often secure internships early in their academic careers, sometimes as soon as the summer following freshman year. Most students have multiple internships prior to graduation.
Independent study offers students enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom for individualized and advanced study. Students work one-on-one with a faculty member.
In addition to curriculum-based research opportunities, students can get involved with an ongoing research group, Computing Research at BW.
The BW Choose Ohio First STEM Scholars Program is open to Ohio residents who are entering Baldwin Wallace in the fall as a first-year student or transfer student and are interested in cybersecurity. Students are eligible to apply to the program which also offers the Choose Ohio First scholarship, awarding substantial annual, renewable scholarships.
Personally and professionally rewarding, student organizations and activities foster skills in leadership and teamwork. Opportunities include:
This computer club sponsors the annual Baldwin Wallace University High School Programming Competition each April, hosts speakers and organizes several social events, including a LAN party and more.
Student teams compete in several intercollegiate programming contests each year.
This organization is comprised of students interested in network issues. They meet regularly with a faculty member to discuss topics of interest and work on special projects related to computer networks. Members of this group compete in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
Computer & network science students are regularly recognized for their achievements. The UPE National Computer Science Honorary is a national organization for juniors and seniors who have excelled in their computer studies.
At the annual Honors Ceremony in the spring, recognitions include:
The opportunity to experience another culture and gain an international perspective is invaluable to your professional development and will add to your career options. Benefits include:
Kenneth Atchinson
Associate Professor
M.S., Kent State University
Navneet Grant
Assistant Professor
DBA, Cleveland State University
Rachelle Kristof Hippler
Coordinator, Software Engineering
Director, UX Research Lab
Professor
D.Ed., Bowling Green State University
Lynda Carter
Lecturer
MBA, Baldwin Wallace University
Nik Molley
Lecturer
MBA, Baldwin Wallace University
Susan M. Skowronski
Lecturer
M.S., University of Akron
Michele Snell
Lecturer
MBA, Baldwin Wallace University