Meharry Cybersecurity Club
Meharry Cybersecurity Club
The Meharry Cybersecurity Club is open to all students, faculty and staff of Meharry Medical College with an interest in cybersecurity and AI. Through meetings, events and projects, the club fosters excellence in cybersecurity and AI through education, research and practical applications. These activities will help equip members with advanced knowledge, technical expertise and practical experience to address evolving cyber threats.
Mentorship Services for Student Projects and Capstones
We provide mentorship to students working on academic projects and capstone assignments. Our services include guidance on project planning, research, data analysis, technical development, and presentation skills. With personalized support, we help students overcome challenges, refine their ideas, and achieve academic success. Whether it’s engineering, business, or research-based projects, our experienced mentors ensure students stay on track and produce high-quality work.
Students can schedule time for mentorship with any club member. Club president Loni Taylor, a Ph.D. Biomedical Data Science candidate, can also provide guidance from her experience.
Members
Loni Taylor
President
Dodji Kuwonu
Secretary
La Chiara Landrum
Treasurer
Megan Leak
Social Media Officer
Michael Paul
Research Officer
Laure Bien Aime
Events Officer
Courtney Quarterman
Training and Education Coordinator
Faculty Advisor
Uttam Ghosh, Ph.D.
Professor of Cybersecurity
Director, SACS Cybersecurity Research Center
Events and Activities
Data-driven Intelligence and Security for Cyber-physical Systems (DISCS) Lab
The Cyber-AI for Sustainable Planetary Ecosystem Resilience (CASPER) initiative is a forward-thinking program designed to address ecological risks and sustainability challenges through advanced AI, cyberinfrastructure, and extended reality (XR) technologies.
Meharry Cybersecurity Club Mission and Vision
Mission
The Meharry Cybersecurity Club mission is to equip students with advanced technical skills, critical thinking and hands-on experience to address complex cybersecurity challenges. By engaging in cutting-edge research, industry collaborations, and real-world problem-solving, we prepare future professionals to secure digital infrastructures, develop AI-driven security solutions, and contribute to advancements in cybersecurity. Through a culture of innovation and continuous learning, we strive to build a community of leaders dedicated to shaping the future of cybersecurity and AI in critical sectors.
Vision
The Meharry Cybersecurity Club aspires to be a premier student organization at the forefront of AI and cybersecurity innovation. We aim to cultivate a community of future professionals equipped with advanced knowledge, technical expertise and practical experience to address evolving cyber threats. By examining the impact of emerging technologies and policies on security and safety, we foster research, collaboration and real-world problem-solving. Our vision is to develop skilled leaders who will safeguard digital infrastructures, drive AI-powered security advancements and make meaningful contributions to the future of cybersecurity in critical industries such as healthcare and beyond.