Carol Jim

Carol Jim serves as Associate Professor of Computer Science & Information Technology at Hood College, actively engaged in teaching and research while coaching CyberBlazers, Hood's competitive ethical hacking student team.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science from The George Washington University
• M.S. in Computer Science from Hood College
• B.A. in Mathematics from Hood College

Her research integrates computer forensics with data mining methodologies to advance network security and intrusion detection systems. This interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical analytics with practical cybersecurity applications, emphasizing real-world ethical hacking techniques.

As faculty coach of CyberBlazers, she provides hands-on mentorship in competitive cybersecurity challenges, cultivating next-generation security professionals through experiential learning.