Cyber Clinic is Back!

Posted on March 12, 2025

Cyber Clinic: Families is designed for parents and guardians of children and teens who want to ensure their kids stay safe online.
Monday, March 17 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the Shiras Room.

Navigating today’s ever-changing cyber world can be challenging, especially when it comes to staying safe online and recognizing scams.

Peter White Public Library, in partnership with the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute (UPCI), is excited to offer the Marquette community authoritative, up-to-date information about computer and internet safety through our new program series, Cyber Clinic.

This Session will cover:

Managing apps and understanding which ones allow contact with others.
Talking to children about their online activity.
Practical strategies to help safeguard your family’s digital interactions.
Attendees are welcome to submit specific questions ahead of time by emailing upcyber@nmu.edu, and there will also be a live Q&A session during the presentation.

Featured Presenters:

Katrina Netzel
STEM Education Coordinator for the Central UP MiSTEM Network and the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute. Katrina brings 13 years of experience in education, curriculum development, and program management in computer science and cybersecurity for K-12 students and educators.

Michael Sauer
Director of the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute at Northern Michigan University. Michael is a member of Michigan’s State and Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Committee and co-chairs the Workforce Development domain for the State of Michigan’s Cybersecurity Roadmap Task Force.

About the UPCI:
The Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute supports:

Teaching, training, and preparing students for cybersecurity careers.
Community and industry engagement through outreach events.
Partnering with K-12 schools to enhance cybersecurity education and safety.
This program is free of charge and open to the public.

For questions about this event, contact:
Sarah Rehborg
906-226-4319 | srehborg@pwpl.info

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