Program Overview
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an environment where smart devices sense, anticipate, and respond to our needs as we manage them remotely. These smart devices often act as the gateway between our digital and physical world.
The IoT curriculum was developed in such a manner that it further supports students in the CIT program through the use and application of advanced and cutting edge network device technologies.
The Redd Ash Innovation Center was designed to foster the growth of IoT technology at LSSC and to provide a pathway for students to step into the future of IoT solutions.
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IoT Faculty & Industry Experts
Chris Sargent
Associate Dean of Workforce Development and acting Program Manager for CIT, Dr. Sargent joined LSSC in 2014 as an instructor. He started his IT career at Middlebury College as a lab manager and helpdesk support technician. He later worked for the USDA in tech support, then at the University of Maryland for nearly 14 years as a network administrator and project manager. Dr. Sargent also holds an MS in Information Technology and an MBA.
Dr. Betti McTurk
My name is Dr. Betti McTurk. I have been in the education field since 1998, but since 2011, I have served as faculty in LSSC’s CIT Program, and as of last year I became the subject matter expert in Cyber Security. I have an AAS in Computer Technologies, a BA in English as a Second Language, a MS in Technology in Education, a second MS degree in Information Security and lastly a Ph.D. in Information Security and Assurance.
Rommel Roberts, Redd Ash Technologies
Hello students, I’m Rommel Roberts, Entrepreneur, and CEO of Redd Ash Technologies. Redd Ash Technologies is an industry expert in the deployment of IoT solutions in the industrial vertical. I am a Microsoft Certified System Engineer, Security Certified Network Professional, Fluidmesh Wireless Level 4 Certified Engineer, Linux Red Hat Certified Engineer and hold a Micro Master in Artificial Intelligence. I am also an expert in designing complex mobile networks to support autonomous vehicles. I look forward to interacting with you at the Innovation Center through our Internship programs, Certification classes/training with world class manufacturers, and providing you with access to hands on applications of over $80,000.00 worth of equipment that’s been donated to Redd Ash for the students of the LSSC IT program.