Research in Cyber Security
The research program where students will work with Dr.Sarada Prasad Gochhayat, Ph.D., Asst Professor at Villanova University, learning various concepts of Cyber Security and networking.
Here is what they will accomplish:
π Learn in-depth about Cyber security concepts.
π Acquire knowledge of cybersecurity attacks
π Understand the importance of Cyber Security
π Learn how computers are interconnected
π Cybersecurity domains
Bonus: Students will be guided in writing a 3000+ word research paper and submitting them to journals.
Dates and Timing
Dr.Sarada Prasad Gochhayat, Ph.D. (Cybersecurity concepts)
June 27 - July 29, 2023, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST (Fixed schedule)
Jothsna Kethar (How to write a Research Paper)
July 10 - August 16, 2023, Monday and Wednesday: 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST (Flexible schedule)
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No Pre-requisites Required

Who is eligible for the Program?
Middle and High School Students preferably grade 8 and higher, however, we are selective about 8th graders who can handle the rigor of understanding complex cyber security concepts.
Session Details
Research in Cybersecurity with Dr.Sarada Prasad Gochhayat, Ph.D.
Dates: June 27 - July 29, 2023, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST
SESSION 1: Introduction to cybersecurity
Date: Tuesday, JUNE 27 at 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST
SESSION 2: Understanding Computer Systems
Date: Thursday, JUNE 29 at 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST
SESSION 3: Software Security Concepts
Date: Tuesday, JULY 11 at 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST
SESSION 4: Network Security Concepts
Date: Thursday, JULY 13 at 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST
SESSION 5: Cryptography Introduction
Date: Tuesday, JULY 18 at 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST
SESSION 6: Cryptography Implementation
Date: Tuesday, JULY 20 at 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST
SESSION 7: Cybersecurity Project Discussion (the project that students do)
Date: Tuesday, JULY 25 at 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST
SESSION 8: Research Paper Discussion
Date: Thursday, JULY 27 at 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST
SESSION 9: Final Presentation
Date: TBD
Sessions with Jothsna Kethar (How to Write a Research Paper)
Date: July 10 - August 16, 2023, Monday and Wednesday: 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/6 pm PST (Flexible schedule)
Students can attend SIX out of TWELVE sessions to learn to write a research paper on Cybersecurity
BONUS SESSION: HOW TO SUBMIT RESEARCH PAPER IN JOURNAL
Coach JO will review how to submit research papers to various publications that accept high school student research journals, and the Gifted Gabber website.
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Research Publishing
The Gifted Gabber Research program prepares students to publish their scientific journals approved by Dr.Sarada Prasad Gochhayat, Ph.D. to various journals that accept research projects from high school students.
Students will have an opportunity to submit final drafts to be published in various publications which is a multidisciplinary and expert peer-reviewed journal.
(Note: Publishing journals is student-driven and Gifted Gabber assumes the role of Mentor and the cost of publication fee is taken care of by students.)

About Lead Researcher

Dr.Sarada Prasad Gochhayat, Ph.D., Cybersecurity Expert, and Professor
Currently, Dr.Sarada Prasad Gochhayat, Ph.D. is a Professor at Villanova University. His research interests include designing and developing secure and privacy-aware protocols for distributed networks and systems. His research focuses on the security of Blockchain-based systems, cloud computing, IoT network, ToR network, and physical layer security.
Educational Details:
He received a Ph.D. degree in communication engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. where I was supervised by Prof. Pallapa Venkataram. As a member of the Protocol Engineering Lab, his research was centered on designing solutions to some of the issues in ubiquitous networks. He received his Master in Technology (M-Tech) degree in Signal Processing from the Department of Electronics and electrical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, where he was supervised by Professor S. R. M. Prasanna. He obtained his Bachelor in Technology (B-Tech) degree in Electronics and Telecommunication from Biju Patnaik University of Technology.
About Your Instructor

Jothsna Kethar, Mentor and Coach
Coach Jo, as her students call her, is an Independent Educational Consultant and College Counselor. She is a certified Tony Robbins Life Coach. She trained to identify children's goals, and be their supportive friend and trusted adviser. She has also Trained under Peg Dawson, EdD., a renowned psychologist. She uses this understanding to coach children to discover their strengths to overcome their hurdles and roadblocks on their path to success. She is a certified Meditation Instructor as well and strives to empower parents in their child’s educational journey.
Jo also runs a nonprofit named InspireYouth, a nonprofit 501©3 organization that aims at empowering youth and fostering leadership. InspireYouth aspires to create lifetime humanitarians out of teens by providing various volunteering opportunities to contribute, learn and grow!
She completed her College Counseling course at UC Berkeley. Building a customized college list is her specialty. Her students have landed in Ivy league colleges such as Cornell, also landing in affordable colleges, winning merit aid/scholarships to the tune of over 5 million dollars in total.
About Program Coordinator

Smrutha Vikram, Program Coordinator, and Lead
Teaching is Smrutha's passion, and she has been instructing students of all ages for the past 10 years. She strives to create a space for students to explore their hidden talents while helping them further their interests and passion. Smrutha is an integral part of Gifted Gabber and creates and runs various programs. She is the main point of contact for all Gifted Gabber programs.
Smrutha has been instrumental in successfully getting 2022 Summer Research students to complete their research papers and publish them.
Benefits of Research Program

ACTIVITY LIST
Research can be included in the extracurricular activity list, resume, and any awards received as a result of Research. Scientific Journal publishing is one of the key ingredients when it comes to applying for highly selective colleges.

COLLEGE LIKE TO SEE RESEARCH
College admissions officers recognize the value of high school research projects and feel that the very act of completing such extensive projects speaks to a student’s passion, perseverance, intellectual capacities, and ability to handle challenges.

SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAYS
By engaging in performing research, high school students develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, problem-solving, deep learning, and analytical skills. Variety of supplemental essays would allow you to discuss your research or why a particular college is a good fit for you.
Research Success
Published Papers by past research students!

The Effect of Stress on Insulin Production Across Different Generations
Published by Om Patil
Research conducted on stress and its effects on day-to-day lives, with an even higher impact on the lives of those who have diseases, such as diabetes. In this research paper, the question of how the output of a particular hormone, insulin, differs across different generations will be discussed.

Is Aducanumab a Miracle Drug?
By: Sanjana Ananthula
A new drug called Aducanumab has been circulating the medical news for a while along with many questions. To answer these questions, it is imperative to understand Alzheimer’s disease. This research was done by reading other articles and observing scans to comprehend the premise of the problems truly.

The Effects of Neurons on the Well-Being of Humans
By: Arushi Biswas
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of neurons on the average person’s daily life and what can release the “good” chemicals. Engaging in activities one may enjoy results in the release of serotonin and dopamine, two of the most important neurotransmitters in the nervous system.

The Connection between COVID-19 Variants (Gamma and Delta Variant)
By: Sneha Nangunoori
This research paper discusses the connection between two prominent variants: the Gamma variant and the Delta variant, and certain demographic features like gender, age, and location. The method used in this research paper includes finding data using python to extract the needed data to support theories.
Testimonials

Laiba
My biggest win since writing this research topic will be finally submitting this paper, and it is published. Dr.Raj mentored and taught me new concepts, whileCoach Jo helped me a lot because she gave positive and blunt input that helped me further the horizons of my paper.

Srihari
Dr. Raj was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. His expertise ensured that my paper included an abundance of information.

Spoorthy
Dr.Raj provided me with a good idea of what I should look into and how the way I present my research will be perceived by others.

Sidarth
My best win was successfully completing my paper. Coach Jo helped by being very encouraging and making sure I did more and more work each week instead f just waiting for the last week.

Kartik
Working with Dr.Raj helped me write my research paper because he gave a lot of constructive criticism and helped me learn about my topic.

Sarthak
I feel like going through the whole writing process and the Thursday classes hosted by Coach Jo definitely helped me improve as a writer.
Student Research Papers

Where can I find past students' research papers?
We are proud of our student's achievements and end results of research journals. We have published it on our Gifted Gabber website.
Past Research Papers >>What's included?
What is included in the 2023 Summer Cyber Security Program?
π10 Live sessions in total
π Two live sessions every week.
π Creation of a Cybersecurity Project
π Final Project Presentation
π Guidance on writing a word research paper
π Submission to publishing journals that accept high school research papers.
π Letter of Recommendation from Dr.Sarada Prasad Gochhayat, Ph.D., Cybersecurity Expert, and Professor
π All Recordings on Learning Management Tool
π Whatsapp Group for Parents
π Discord Group for Students
π Accountability and Support to stay on track
Pricing Details
Research In Cybersecurity Opens Up A Whole New World For High School Students
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