Introduction to Research Methods in Computer Science

Friday, May 21, 2021
9 am - 12 noon

This workshop will provide an overview of the fundamentals of research methods applicable to the broad field of computer science, with special emphasis on cyber security. Topics introduced will include the language of research, research design, quantitative and qualitative forms of analysis, ethical issues in research, and appropriate documentation of research processes and outcomes. Participants will become critical evaluators of research, with emphasis placed on engaging the students in analytical reading of research literature in computer science and the application of skills in conducting primary research.

Facilitator: Dr. Josiah Dykstra

Josiah Dykstra is a Technical Fellow and member of the Senior Executive Service in the Cybersecurity Collaboration Center at the National Security Agency (NSA). He holds a Ph.D. in computer science and previously served at NSA as a cyber operator and researcher. Dykstra is interested in cybersecurity science, especially where humans intersect with technology. In 2017, Dykstra received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from former President Barack Obama. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and a Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). He is the author of numerous research papers and one book, Essential Cybersecurity Science.