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  <Title>talk: Categorizing Misconceptions of Cybersecurity Reasoning</Title>
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    <h6><strong>Categorizing Misconceptions of Cybersecurity Reasoning</strong></h6>
    <h6>Travis Scheponik, CSEE, UMBC</h6>
    <h6>11:15am-12:30pm Friday, 9 September 2016, ITE 237</h6><div><br></div><div><br></div>
    We present preliminary analysis of student responses to cybersecurity interview prompts. <div><br></div><div>During spring 2016, we interviewed twenty-six students at three diverse colleges and universities (UMBC, Prince George’s Community College, Bowie State University) to understand how they reason about cybersecurity.  Each interview lasted approximately one hour during which we asked the subject to solve four cybersecurity problems.  For this purpose, we developed twelve engaging interview prompts organized in three protocols each comprising four prompts.  Using a paired expert-novice methodology, we are analyzing transcriptions of the interviews produced from audio and video recordings.  The twelve prompts focused on five difficult and important concepts identified from a Delphi method with thirty-six experts, which we carried out in fall 2014.<div><br></div><div> Preliminary analysis of student responses reveals common misconceptions and problematic reasoning, including conflating concepts, biased reasoning, unsound logic, and factual errors.  For example, students commonly conflate authentication and authorization, as well as encryption and hashing.   Examples of biased reasoning include seeing the situation only from the user's perspective, placing inappropriately high trust in physical objects, and underestimating potential vulnerabilities from insider threats.  Initially, we marked student statements as ``correct’’ or ``incorrect.’’  From the ``incorrect’’ responses, we identified misconceptions about cybersecurity.  Then, we categorized why responses were incorrect and we identified a variety of biases and problematic reasonings.</div><div><br></div><div>Our motivation is to produce educational assessment tools that will measure how well students understand cybersecurity concepts, for the purpose of identifying effective ways to teach cybersecurity.  Results of our work will also be useful in developing curricula, learning exercises, and other educational materials and policies.</div><div><em><br></em></div><div><em>Joint work with David Delatte, Geoffrey Herman, Michael Neary, Linda Oliva, Alan Sherman, and Julia Thompson.  Support for this research is provided in part by the U.S. Department of Defense under CAE-R grants H98230-15-1-0294 and H98230-15-1-0273, and by the National Science Foundation under SFS grant 1241576.  We will present our results at the Frontiers in Education Conference, October 12-15, 2016, in Erie, PA.</em>
    
    <strong> </strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong>About the Speaker:</strong>  <em>Travis Scheponik</em> is a PhD student in computer science at UMBC, working with Dr. Alan T. Sherman.  His research interests include cybersecurity education. </div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong>Host:</strong> Alan T. Sherman, <a href="mailto:sherman@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">sherman@umbc.edu</a></div></div></div>
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  <Title>New Student Research Workshop Tomorrow! ALL MAJORS WELCOME!</Title>
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  <Title>Researcher of the Week: Riley Auer</Title>
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    <Title>11 am Tuesday free brunch with INDS</Title>
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    <p><strong>This week we’re featuring the evolution of the Women’s Center logo. </strong></p>
    <div><img src="https://womenscenteratumbc.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/brochure-earlyyears.png?w=168&amp;h=379" alt="Brochure-EarlyYears" width="168" height="379" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"><p>Brochure circa 1996</p></div>
    <p>While it isn’t certain if the image on one of our earliest brochures served as the actual  logo for the Women’s Center, the image can be found from time to time on flyers and other promotional materials throughout the 1990s.</p>
    <p>This image was later replaced by what we refer to today as the “hands logo.” The hands logo was inspired a 1999-2000 Undergraduate Research Project by  UMBC seniors Joy McLure and Nidhi Adya and advised by Dr. Tim Nohe called “Different Thread Interwoven Together.” We’ll be sharing more about the creation of this mural in another blog post to come soon.</p>
    <p>While we loved the logo’s connection to the mural that is a signature piece in the Women’s Center lounge, we also heard feedback for change from many community members. Some thought the hands resembled finger painting and could limit people’s perception of the Women’s Center as a childcare center. Other’s expressed concern that the hands were a bit “grabby.” And, as discussed in the previous <a href="https://womenscenteratumbc.wordpress.com/2016/09/01/womens-center-25-then-vs-now-1-our-founding-and-mission/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">then vs. now post</a>, the growth of the Women’s Center positioned us to be ready for a new logo that better captured the spirit of the work we do. <img src="https://womenscenteratumbc.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/womenscenter_logo.jpeg?w=350&amp;h=233" alt="womenscenter_logo" width="350" height="233" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;">Over the fall 2013 semester, the Women’s Center Advisory Board members and student staff worked with Creative Services to design our new logo. We looked at many other women’s center logos and were determined to not create another dancing lady logo. Through brainstorming, we happened upon the image of a tree which through draft after draft became a version of the Wye Oak tree (Maryland’s state tree), one of which found home on our own campus.</p>
    
    <a href="https://womenscenteratumbc.wordpress.com/2016/09/06/womens-center-25-then-vs-now-2-logo-evolution/wclogodraft2/#main" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><img width="141" height="150" src="https://womenscenteratumbc.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/wclogodraft2.png?w=141&amp;h=150" alt="A second draft - getting closer!" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></a>
    <a href="https://womenscenteratumbc.wordpress.com/2016/09/06/womens-center-25-then-vs-now-2-logo-evolution/wclogodraft1/#main" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><img width="140" height="150" src="https://womenscenteratumbc.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/wclogodraft1.png?w=140&amp;h=150" alt="The first draft" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></a>
    
    <p>We introduced our new logo to the UMBC community in January of 2014. It reflects our ongoing growth and evolution as a women’s center which is grounded in our steady core values and reliable strengths so many UMBC community members have come to know and love. And, much like the great Wye Oak beckons, all are welcome in our space as long as they respect each other – their stories, their experiences, their potential.</p>
    <p><strong>You can read the full (short) story of our logo <a href="http://womenscenter.umbc.edu/our-new-logo/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</strong></p>
    <p><img src="https://womenscenteratumbc.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/cropped-womens-center-blog-header2.jpg?w=562" alt="cropped-womens-center-blog-header2.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></p>
    <p>What are the memories you have of the Women’s Center over the years that are meaningful to you? What does the Women’s Center mean to you today? Share your memories and pictures with us in the comment section below!</p>
    <p><em>Stay up-to-date with our 25th anniversary on social media using #UMBCWC25. Share your Women’s Center experiences and memories with the UMBC community using #UMBCWC25 AND #UMBC50!</em></p>
    <p>Don’t forget to join us for our 25th Birthday Party on Tuesday, September 13th from 4-6pm. Click <a href="http://my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenter/events/41480" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a> for details.</p><br>   </div>
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  <Title>Tip of the Week: Surprising Must-Dos for Your Resume</Title>
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  <Title>SWEet Summer Presents: Elizabeth Tan</Title>
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  <Title>Are you interested in assistive robotics research?</Title>
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    <p>Kavita Krishnaswamy is a Ph.D. candidate in the UMBC Computer Science program and has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a neuromuscular disorder that affects the control of muscle movement.</p>
    
    <p>Her goal is to develop robotics aids to increase independence for people with physical disabilities like herself.  As part of her research she is conducting a survey on attitudes toward robotic aids and how they may improve the quality of life for those with physical disabilities, their family members, and their caregivers.</p>
    
    <p>If you have a physical disability, are a caregiver for a person with a physical disability, or are a friend or family member of a person with a physical disability, you can help Kavita with her research by particiating in the survey. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. The participant must be 18 years or older. You can access the survey <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/umbc.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6NUWckxudxN7jJ4hLzV3I6S5RNiRPs9Jsk05CQ_t2q4IiBg/viewform" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</p>
    
    <p>This study has been reviewed and approved by the UMBC Institutional Review Board (IRB).  A representative of that Board, from the Office for Research Protections and Compliance, is available to discuss the review process or Kavita's rights as a research participant.  Contact information of the Office is (410) 455-2737 or <a href="mailto:compliance@umbc.edu">compliance@umbc.edu</a>.</p></div>
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