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Project-Based Learning Success Stories

Read how three students transformed classroom knowledge into real-world cybersecurity experience.

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Kiori Edwards

From Project-Based Learning to Microsoft: Kiori Edwards’ Success Story

Kiori shares the lessons, challenges, and unexpected opportunities that came from working with industry professionals.

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Logan Kotlus

From Competitor to Creator: Designing Capture the Flag Challenges for CACI

Learn how Logan expanded his technical expertise and gained firsthand experience tackling real-world cybersecurity problems.

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Amaan Abbas

From Capture the Flag to Cyber Engineer: A Project-Based Learning Success Story

See how a real-world cybersecurity challenge helped Amaan sharpen his skills and rethink what’s possible for his future.

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