Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson Educating for Resilience: STEM, AI, and the Future of Cybersecurity
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Nov 25, 2025 Brad L. Mortensen, President of Weber State University, joins to discuss how higher education is evolving to meet cybersecurity workforce demands. He highlights the importance of open enrollment and stackable credentials that cater to diverse backgrounds. Brad emphasizes the need for durable human skills like problem-solving alongside technical training. He also explores the role of AI in classrooms, urging responsible use, and shares insights on forming industry partnerships to create hands-on experiences for students.
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Close The Foundational Skills Gap
- Weber State focuses on foundational math, reading, and writing to prepare students for STEM success.
- Many students need catch-up support due to disrupted K-12 learning and varied backgrounds.
Hire For Human Skills First
- Hire for dependable, communicative people and teach technical skills later.
- Prioritize durable human skills like problem solving and teamwork over narrow technical pedigree.
Teach Students To Use AI Critically
- AI shouldn't be banned but taught responsibly as a classroom tool.
- Compare student work with AI outputs to train evaluation and critical consumption skills.