GenCyber@TACC Level UP is an innovative and exciting summer program that will level up high school students' knowledge in cybersecurity careers and online safety. Students participate in fun, exploratory lessons and learn more about topics like: cyber ethics, threat assessment and modeling, job interviewing, and career development.
All current 10th-12th grade high school students (rising 11th - high school graduates) are welcome to apply. Students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Selected students will be accepted and housed in a campus dorm at The University of Texas at Austin (UT).
Students are expected to participate in GenCyber@TACC Level UP until the conclusion of the program. All students will be invited to participate in quarterly Back@TACC STEM workshops upon completion of the program.
Application Closed
Students will be notified of selections by May 19th, 2023.
Free
Use a project based-learning approach to foster creativity and problem solving skills.
Use hands-on technology to learn the basics of cybersecurity.
Learn how a cybersecurity professional would apply software security to their code and data sets.
Get a private virtual tour at the TACC Visualization Laboratory (Vislab) and data center.
Interact with TACC's cutting-edge technology systems.
Collaborate with peers, college students, scientists, researchers and engineers.
Willingness to learn
Code of Conduct (sent in mail) Release and Indemnification Media Release Y.P.P. Medical Treatment Authorization Transportation Form
Go to Forms
GenCyber@TACC "Level Up" Camp Communication Plan (English)
Dates & Ages
What are the dates of camp?
Sunday July 23rd through Saturday June 29th, 2023.
What are the ages of the GenCyber@TACC participants?
During the summer program, participants are rising juniors and seniors in high school.
Can parents/guardians get involved in the camp?
Parents are encouraged to attend final presentations, on the last day of the program.
What is the cost of camp?
There is no cost.
How can I contact the UT Austin Code@TACC Team?
Please email our office at outreach@tacc.utexas.edu or call English: 512-232-0831, Español: 512-643-7295.
Who will be supervising my child during the camp?
Students will be supervised by college counselors. Counselors have been background-checked (also checked through the national sex offender registry) and have received child protection training.
What safety precautions are taken in the residence halls?
University housing requires card access to enter each building. Also, exits are alarmed and connected to University PD. Also, at least two counselors are assigned to sleep in each residential building.
Can I leave the program early?
Participants are expected to continue until the end of the program.
Can my child have visitors during Code@TACC?
Participants will be unable to have visitors. Adults with access to our campers require background checks (also checked through the national sex offender registry) and training on protecting children from abuse. Also, adults (including counselors) are never allowed to be alone with a camper.
Health
What if my child has food allergies or special dietary needs?
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions so that food options will be offered to fit your student's dietary needs.
What if my child needs to see a doctor?
We have an on-campus health service for minor treatment (512-471-4955), Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm. For emergency treatment, students will be transported to St. David's Medical Center (919 E 32nd St 78705).
Participants have the right to dress as they choose as long as their dress meets the approved dress and grooming regulations, does not disrupt activities, is not obscene or defamatory, and does not endanger the physical health or safety of themselves or others.
Participants have the responsibility to dress and groom in such a manner so as to reflect cleanliness, modesty, safety and good taste; become familiar with and adhere to approved dress and grooming expectations of the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC).
TACC's summer participant dress code standards are designed to promote an appropriate environment for individuals who are preparing themselves for life. We ask that students not wear the following:
If a student's personal appearance or form of dress violates these standards, the student will be allowed to correct the problem. Many details and styles of clothing cannot be covered in the dress code; therefore, the administration (including counselors) of TACC reserves the right to make to final determination concerning appropriateness of a student's attire.
Funding provided by the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation.
