Senior staff members from the Department of Homeland Security visit students from John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

Students from Mr. Henry’s AP Computer Science class and member of O’Bryant’sNavy ROTC gathered in the Science Auditorium on Thursday, November 17, 2011,for a presentation from senior staffers from the Department of HomelandSecurity.  Paul Mesterhazy, DeputyDirector of the National Cyber Security Division, and Kristina Dorville,Director of Cybersecurity Awareness Programs were invited to the school as partof Cybersecurity week in Boston (Nov 14 – 18).  Paul and Kristina discussed topics relevant to nationalcybersecurity and informed students that there are many jobs in the field ofcybersecurity that require talented students with math, science and programmingskills.  Paul and Kristinaresponded to thoughtful questions posed by O’Bryant students.  Paul and Kristina also met with BPS CIOMelissa Dodd and TechBoston director Felicia Vargas who shared informationabout the BPS Cyber Safety Campaign. Our guests were impressed with the Internet safety materials developedby BPS students and took samples of the materials to share with otherDepartment of Homeland Security administrators in Washington, DC.