Girls Learn Cyber Research Incubator

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The 8-Week Program Where Teen Girls Become Cybersecurity Powerhouses

🚨 Only 25% of cybersecurity jobs are held by women.
Only 17% hold leadership roles.
We’re changing that — one research project at a time.

🚀 What Is the Research Incubator?

This 8-week program is designed for high school girls who want to go beyond just learning cybersecurity — and actually contribute to it.

Our students don’t just take a course.
They:

Discover vulnerabilities
Co-author real research
Use the tools professionals use
Submit to conferences
Build portfolios that actually matter

No fluff. Just outcomes.

*If you prefer individual training, please check out options here.

🧠 What You’ll Do

✅ Choose a cybersecurity focus area
✅ Use tools like Kali Linux, Wireshark, ChatGPT, Shodan
✅ Complete a guided research project
✅ Create a deliverable: a paper, CVE, exploit, or published tool
✅ Present your work in our final showcase session

Past student wins include:

A published CVE in the National Vulnerability Database
An exploit listed in ExploitDB
Co-authored research papers on AI and ICS
Bug bounty recognition from major institutions
Tools built using AI for penetration testing

📆 Program Details

Next Cohort: June 22 – August 10, 2025
Length: 8 Weeks
Group Size: Limited to 12 students
Sync Sessions:
- Sunday Evenings @ 7 PM ET
- Week 1 Kickoff • Week 3 Meeting • Week 5 Meeting • Week 7 Meeting • Week 8 Showcase
Optional Office Hours: Midweek support (drop-in)
Location: 100% Online
Tuition: $1,800 (one-time payment)

🎓 Who This Is For

High School girls interested in cybersecurity, AI, or hacking
Students who want to publish work, not just complete assignments
Teens aiming to build a real portfolio for college, internships, or STEM programs
No prior experience needed — just curiosity and commitment

👨‍🏫 Your Mentor: Dr. Thomas Heverin

Dr. Heverin is the award-winning coach behind Girls Learn Cyber, with over a decade in cybersecurity education, AI research, and student mentorship.

Highlights:

Ph.D. in Cybersecurity
CVE Author + U.S. Patent Holder
University-Wide Teaching & Mentoring Award Winner
Global AI Education Researcher (International Coalition of Girls Schools)
Contributor to Girls Who Code, Black Girls Code, and TechGirlz

More importantly? His students have done what most professionals haven’t — and they did it before they could drive.

🎯 What You’ll Walk Away With

A completed research project, CVE, or tool
A standout project for scholarships and applications
Experience using elite cybersecurity tools
Presentation & publishing skills
Proof that you’re not just interested in tech — you’re already contributing to it

✍️ Apply Now

We only accept 12 students per cohort.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

👉 Apply to Join the June Cohort
📨 Questions? Contact Us

Prefer 1-on-1 Coaching?

We offer limited private sessions for students who need personalized pacing or schedule flexibility.
👉 View Coaching Options Here.

❓ Quick FAQs

Who is this for?
High school girls (grades 9–12) interested in cybersecurity, AI, or hacking.
Exceptional middle schoolers? Maybe — apply and show us you’re ready.

Do I need experience?
Nope. Just curiosity + commitment.
We’ll teach the tools, guide the research, and help you go deep.

What’s the time commitment?
🗓️ 4 live sessions (every other Sunday)
🧠 2–4 hours/week for project work

What will I build?
A real cybersecurity deliverable:
✅ Paper, CVE, exploit, tool, or GHDB entry
✅ Presented at our final showcase

What tools will I use?
Kali Linux, Wireshark, ChatGPT, Shodan, Python, MITRE ATT&CK, and more.
Real tools. Real outcomes.

Can I miss a live session?
Yes — sessions are recorded.
You’ll still get support via email, Loom, or office hours.

Why does it cost $1,800?
You’re not paying for a class.
You’re paying for research, mentorship, publishing prep, and outcomes that boost college apps now — not someday.

When’s the application deadline?
Once 12 students are in, we close.
Apply early to lock your seat.

Still have questions?
📩 Contact us