School: Bliss Carman Middle School
City: Fredericton
Province: New Brunswick
About the Eagles:
Coach Scott Parks:
The Eagles 3 CyberTitan team is a fun-loving group of individuals that have come together, having a shared interest in Cybersecurity. Over the past 8 months they have formed a bond and grown together through the challenges they faced both during their learning and through the competition phases. They have spent hours learning about CyberTitan and preparing for competitions throughout the year, both at school and on their own time. I look forward to what this group will accomplish in the future!
I became involved in CyberTitan through participation in a Professional Learning activity hosted by Opportunities NB and CyberNB. During the session there was a brief talk by a representative of CyberNB and a few New Brunswick high school teachers who introduced the competition and its inclusion of middle schools. I felt that I had a number of students that would be interested in these types of activities and decided to pursue this for our school.
CyberTitan plays an important role in exposing many students to the world of cybersecurity. The conversations it creates around being safe and responsible in all aspects of their online life are critical discussions for teens learning how to interact in this space. Beyond the teams, CyberTitan has numerous students asking questions about what, how, and why teams operate, and their expectations. Interest and curiosity is growing around the activities that students are completing, with many students interested in getting “on board” for next year. CyberTitan is exposing students to new opportunities and potential career paths and growing student interest in the field beyond their public school years.
Ahmed, 14
Why did you join the team?
I wanted to join because I love technology.
What career would you like to pursue in the future?
I would love to be a neurologist!
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?
I like to talk to my friends and play video games.
What is your Favorite food or snack?
I love vanilla ice cream!
Name 3 things you would bring with you to a deserted island.
I would bring my friend, Emad, water, and food.
Anything else you would like to add?
Thank you, CyberTitan, for teaching us cyber security!
Emadedin, 14
Why did you join the team?
Because I enjoy solving problems and enjoy using technology on a daily basis.
What career would you like to pursue in the future?
I would like to pursue a job revolving around technology and problem solving, perhaps as a software engineer.
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?
RI enjoy playing games and hanging out with friends from time to time. I also enjoy solving problems like the Rubik’s cube or jigsaw puzzles. My hobby is playing tennis.
What is your Favorite food or snack?
I love vanilla ice cream!
Name 3 things you would bring with you to a deserted island.
I would bring my friend, Ahmed, my water, and food.
Jayden, 14
Why did you join the team?
Because I liked learning about computers, plus this sounded very fun.
What career would you like to pursue in the future?
Something to do with computers.
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?
Programming and 3D design.
What is your Favorite food or snack?
French fries.
Name 3 things you would bring with you to a deserted island.
Food, water, and a computer.
Liam, 13
Why did you join the team?
Because I wanted to, because I love computers.
What career would you like to pursue in the future?
Working at a tech company like Valve or Apple, etc.
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?
Watch YouTube and play video games.
What is your Favorite food or snack?
Chips and pizza.
Name 3 things you would bring with you to a deserted island.
Food, water, and an Xbox.
Anything else you would like to add?
I love CyberTitan!
Peter, 14
Why did you join the team?
I was interested in doing more with computers and coding, and thought this could be similar.
What career would you like to pursue in the future?
I am now interested in working with Cybersecurity.
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?
Video games.
What is your Favorite food or snack?
Cookies and Cream granola bars.
Name 3 things you would bring with you to a deserted island.
Axe, Duct Tape, Water Filter.