Loyce Pailen
Professor, Director - Center for Security Studies
University of Maryland University College
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Overcame issues as a single parent.
Get as much education as you can (degrees, certifications, etc.).
Find creative ways to pay for your college education - apply for scholarships.
Learn from your mistakes.
Overcome racism and gender bias.
Become financially savvy.
Don't let others define what you can and cannot accomplish.
Set measurable attainability goals, monitor progress, and readjust when needed.
Education
High School
Wingate HS
Wingate HS
Graduate
MS
University of Maryland-University College
MS
University of Maryland-University College
Career
Professor, Director - Center for Security Studies
Teach graduate-level cybersecurity; Lead and support the university's CAE curriculum, community and outreach activities.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Technology
Helping People
Day to Day
Currently, I have a great position. I am responsible for the institution's Center for Security Studies with major responsibilities for maintaining the university's DHS designation as a Center for Academic Excellence. These responsibilities include cyber community outreach, cybersecurity curriculum support, developing faculty, and supporting students with scholarship and mentoring opportunities, the latter bringing so much personal satisfaction. I also stay close to students by teaching online.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"After taking a Computer Aptitude Test in the 1980s (when "Data Processing" was new) I was told that my test scores indicated that I should NOT seek critical thinking, programming or systems analysis types of careers or positions."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
