Emerging Trends and Issues in Cybersecurity
Thursday, October 22nd
5:00-8:00pm
The Biltmore Hotel
817 West Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA
Register online at http://bit.ly/GTcyber
Join us for an in-depth presentation and discussion by distinguished women leaders in the technology arena focused on challenges and issues related to cyber threats and on innovative solutions to address them. This presentation will empower women to persist and succeed in technology programs and careers. Our keynote speaker with be Colonel Jennifer Buckner, a career Military Intelligence Officer and newly appointed first Commandant of the United States Army Cyber School.
Jannet Walker
Immediate past President of Georgia's Women in Technology Foundation, the philanthropic arm that is responsible for bringing awareness of Science, Technology and Math (STEM) studies and future career pathways to middle and high school young women. Walker is also Vice President of Parsons Corporation, and a highly sought after management consultant in private and public sectors
Dr. Olga Shemyakina
Asssociate professor in the School of Economics at Georgia Institute of Technology. Shemyakina's research examines the effects of violent conflict and subsequent economic and political instability on the behavior of households in various geographical and institutional settings. Shemyakina's particular research focus has been on exploring gender-differentiated impact of conflicts.
Dr. Margaret E. Kosal
Associate Professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech and Director of the Sam Nunn Security Program. Her research explores the relationships among technology, strategy, and governance. She focuses on reducing the threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and understanding the role of emerging technologies for security.
