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CAE Community of Practice
Cyber Research

INSuRE Summer 2024 Workshop

In Summer 2024, two separate intense INSuRE+E research workshops were offered in June and July at Iowa State University and University of Alabama at Huntsville, respectively. At each 3-week workshop, three teams of students worked on an applied research problem of national interest. The Iowa State workshop focused on the security of global internet routing, whereas the University of Alabama workshop focused on the formal analysis of network protocols.

Eligibility Requirements

Students who are entering the 3rd year or above of their undergraduate studies or early MS/PhD students who are US citizens or permanent residents can apply to one or both sessions listed below.

Workshop Logistics

Session 1

  • Topic of Research: Empirical Evaluation of Mitigations for Threats to Global Internet Routing

  • Prerequisite Knowledge: Course on Cybersecurity, Course on Networking/Network Security

  • Dates: June 10 – June 28

  • Location: Iowa State University, Ames IA

Session 2

  • Topic of Research: Formal Analysis of Quantum Resistant Network Protocol Proposals

  • Prerequisite Knowledge: Course on Discrete Mathematics, Course on Cybersecurity, Course on Networking/Network Security

  • Dates: July 8 — July 26

  • Location: University of Alabama, Huntsville AL

Funding Support for Students

Students will receive travel support and a stipend of $4050 for each 3-week session to cover room and board.

Application Submission

May 15, 2024

Applications are now closed.

Application Requirements

  • Resume (please highlight relevant coursework and experience in cybersecurity)

  • Unofficial transcript

  • Personal statement (no formatting requirements; detail your motivation and interest to participate in the workshop(s) and discuss relevant background/qualifications)

  • Contact information for a full-time faculty member who has agreed to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf by the application deadline

Updated:

December 6, 2024

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