WeTeach_CS Summit 2026

In this interactive 1-hour workshop, participants explore Fortifying Castles: Quantum Leap, a project-based learning experience that integrates physics and cybersecurity. Using the driving question, “What will it take to protect our data in a world powered by quantum computers?”, the workshop connects medieval castle defenses to modern digital security. Attendees examine defense-in-depth through historical and contemporary lenses, engage in inquiry-based activities, and see how students apply physics and cybersecurity concepts to redesign castles as quantum-ready data centers.

In today's Cyber digital age, cybersecurity skills are in high demand across all industries. By obtaining a cybersecurity certification, our students can greatly enhance their career and academic prospects, positioning themselves as valuable assets to potential employers and universities. Early involvement in cybersecurity will keep them ahead of the curve, especially as cybersecurity and AI become critical economic indicators.

The reactor core is going into a catastrophic meltdown sequence! A cyberattack has locked down the system, and there are emergency shutdown codes that needs to be recovered before the radiation from the reactor goes critical. You must solve puzzles and use your cyber skills to retrieve the codes to save the city!

NOTE ABOUT THE SESSION -

• This session will be an informal display of puzzles and exercises for teachers to learn ways to engage students with real world problems.
• There will be an instruction packet for teachers to use and take back to the classroom with them and share with others.

The reactor core is going into a catastrophic meltdown sequence! A cyberattack has locked down the system, and there are emergency shutdown codes that needs to be recovered before the radiation from the reactor goes critical. You must solve puzzles and use your cyber skills to retrieve the codes to save the city!

NOTE ABOUT THE SESSION -

• This session will be an informal display of puzzles and exercises for teachers to learn ways to engage students with real world problems.
• There will be an instruction packet for teachers to use and take back to the classroom with them and share with others.

The reactor core is going into a catastrophic meltdown sequence! A cyberattack has locked down the system, and there are emergency shutdown codes that needs to be recovered before the radiation from the reactor goes critical. You must solve puzzles and use your cyber skills to retrieve the codes to save the city!

NOTE ABOUT THE SESSION -

• This session will be an informal display of puzzles and exercises for teachers to learn ways to engage students with real world problems.
• There will be an instruction packet for teachers to use and take back to the classroom with them and share with others.