B’More Secure: GenCyber Train the Trainer

The Towson University Center for STEM Excellence, in partnership with the TU Cyber Center is excited to announce the B′More Secure GenCyber Professional Learning Program, designed to support secondary educators in Maryland in engaging their students in learning about cybersecurity.

About the Program

The 2025–2026 B’More Secure GenCyber Professional Learning Program is a year-long professional learning community for middle and high school educators in Maryland that will build teacher capacity to integrate cybersecurity concepts into their courses and engage their students in learning about careers and post-secondary opportunities in cybersecurity. We are particularly interested in increasing interest in cybersecurity among students traditionally underrepresented in cyber careers and fields of study (i.e., African America, Hispanic) and strongly encourage educators who work with these populations of students to apply.

No Coding Experience Required

The program is primarily designed for teachers with little to no cybersecurity content knowledge.

Click here for more details about the program, including frequently asked questions.

Stipend, Computer and Credits

Teachers who successfully complete the B’More Secure GenCyber program will receive a $1,200 stipend (must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident), a new computer (which is theirs to keep) and 3 CPD credits.

How To Apply

To apply, you must fill out an application AND have your principal fill out a Support Form. You are responsible for forwarding the link for the support form (https://forms.gle/6kESyCAdpJAGSZQP9) to your principal.

Early-bird applications are due March 20 and acceptance notifications will be sent no later than April 3, 2025.

Important Program Dates

Program Dates

Kick-off Meeting

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (in-person) at TU Center for STEM Excellence

Summer Camp

June 23–June 27, 2025, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, in-person on TU Campus

B’More Secure GenCyber Conference

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 am–3:00 pm, in-person, TU Center for STEM Excellence

Questions?

For questions, email Dr. Mary K. Stapleton.