Built by Students, Led by Students, For Students
Hello Graduate Students!
Looking to build practical tech skills beyond the classroom? CIS Sandbox is hosting Sandbox After Dark for Grads, a student-led workshop series designed to give graduate students hands-on experience with technology skills that may not be covered in your courses.
Across four hands-on sessions, graduate students can explore how AI is changing the way we build and create through vibe coding, the fundamentals of cybersecurity, the intersection of AI and entrepreneurship, and how thinking like a hacker can sharpen our understanding of digital security. Whether you’re in a technical field or simply curious about emerging technology, the series is an approachable way to build skills and perspectives that are increasingly relevant across industries.
Attend the session that interests you most, or sign up for all four. Each workshop stands on its own, so there’s no commitment to attend the full series.
Whether technology is central to your graduate program or you simply want to broaden your skill set, these workshops offer an approachable way to learn something new and build practical experience.
Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/f26gradsad. Questions can be directed to GA_cis_sandbox@bentley.edu.
Hope to see many of you there!
| Topic Name | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Build with Vibe Coding | Mon. 11/2 | Have an idea for an app, website, or tool but don't know how to build it? Learn how to use AI to bring your idea to life through vibe coding. After a live build, you'll create and refine a project of your own. No prior coding experience required. |
| Behind the Padlock: How Your Everyday Security Actually Works | Tues. 11/3 | Ever wonder what really happens when you tap "approve" on Microsoft Authenticator, or why your browser shows a padlock? This beginner-friendly session goes under the hood of the security tools students use every day. |
| AI and Entrepreneurship | Tues. 11/10 | Learn to use AI to develop a business idea. Covers startup-specific prompt engineering, important tools and resources, and ends with building a project that connects real software. |
| Thinking Like a Hacker | Thurs. 11/12 | Step into the mindset of a cyber attacker to better understand how to protect your digital life. This beginner-friendly session breaks down common tricks hackers use to manipulate people and bypass basic security. |
