Center for Executive and Professional Development

Information Systems Technology Exploration Academy

Posted by Shoko Robinson
Published on March 16, 2011 at 7:32 pm

June 10-15, 2012

The Oklahoma State University Information Systems Technology Exploration Academy (ISyTE) is an activity-based, hands-on program designed for high school students interested in the vital intersection of business and technology. This six-day program will allow you to learn from industry leaders and current MIS students and faculty about information system practice and career possibilities.

The OSU ISyTE Academy will be held at the OSU-Stillwater campus and is sponsored by the OSU Department of Management Science and Information Systems and the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development in the Spears School of Business and ConocoPhillips. A scholarship opportunity

All 25 students chosen will receive a scholarship that covers 100% of the fees associated with the OSU ISyTE Academy, including all meals and lodging.

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • demonstrate interest in computer-related technology
  • be a high school student entering grades 9-11
  • be enrolled full-time at a high school in Oklahoma (or equivalent for homeschooled students)

To apply for the high school academy June 10-15, 2012 on the OSU-Stillwater campus, submit an application form and all accompanying documents to the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development by 5 p.m. on April 12, 2012. Scholarship recipients will be notified after April 27, 2012. For more information, call 1-866-678-3933.

Only 25 participants will be selected for the program–all of whom will be awarded a 100% scholarship.

OSU ISyTE Academy Activities

At the OSU ISyTE Academy, you will get to spend a week on the OSU-Stillwater campus interacting with current OSU MIS students and faculty members.

Daily Field Trips and Activities

You will get to experience several field trips and cultural activities, which include OSU Camp Redlands high ropes course, ConocoPhillips in Bartlesville and other local corporations, tour of the famous Boone Pickens Stadium, and tour of the OSU Colvin Campus Recreation Center.

IT Exploration Modules

  • “Build It”
    Learn the how computer components work together to process information. You will get a box of parts, tools and software, and you will build a functioning computer.
  • “Connect It”
    Teams of students get a box of ‘stuff ’ and build a network of computers or other devices such as an Xbox. Building from IT Module 1, you will learn to interconnect computers into a basic network and get an introduction to the client-server architecture.
  • “Protect It”
    Protecting information is critical in today’s world. You will learn how to “keep hackers out” by deploying and configuring intrusion detection systems, firewall and other network projection devices.
  • “You Are Being Watched”
    You will get an eye-opening look at just how much information is available about you through open sources and learn how that information can be used by Internet predators or hackers.
  • “CSI Stillwater”
    You will receive replicas of the digital evidence that you will use to catch a dangerous criminal.
  • “Cracking It”
    You will use your math skills to create strong passwords that are secure and difficult for hackers to crack.
  • “Emerging Technologies”
    An introduction to some of the latest information technologies to included radio frequency identification (RFID) and voice recognition. Students learn how these technologies will be applied to solve problems in the near future. Basic math and probability skills help to illustrate the concepts.

Workshops

Who Are You?

In this workshop, you will learn what to expect in college, and what courses you should take as a high school senior to prepare.

What Do You Want To Be?

In this workshop, you will participate in assessment exercises to learn more about your interests. You also will learn how to apply for college, more about OSU and about careers you might pursue in IT.

Photos from ISyTE

MIS Degrees – No Limit to Your Success!

  • High salary
  • Technology based
  • High demand today … higher demand tomorrow!
  • Exciting projects
  • Rewarding positions
  • Career paths variety
  • Hands-on system building experience

An MIS degree provides an optimal mix of people skills, technological expertise, and business knowledge. MIS is the most sought after degree one can earn with unlimited future prospects…what more could a graduate want?

Potential Careers:

  • Business Analyst
  • Web Architect
  • Knowledge Engineer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • Network Communications Specialist

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