Chris Gilman
Junior Chris Gilman of Tupper Lake was originally attracted to SUNY Canton because of the iconic water tower at the front of campus.
“Every fall we would come by SUNY Canton on our way to duck hunt,” he said. “Seeing that big water tower on the way piqued my interest. It is just far enough away from home to make it a great fit.”
As an incoming student, he knew he wanted to work with computers and was looking for something a little different than an Information Technology degree. “The college came out with the Cybersecurity program that year,” he said.
His two favorite faculty members are Lecturer Minhua Wang and Associate Professor Kambiz Ghazinour, who both serve as the primary educators in his program. “They both get so excited and into what they are teaching,” Chris said. “It really draws your attention and helps you learn more.”
He said his favorite class is Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing. Outside of Cybersecurity, Chris takes as many Graphic and Multimedia Design classes as he can. “Graphic Design and 3-D Printing were always things I thought I would enjoy if I could get into them,” he said. “It adds to the abilities that I can bring to a career, personal business or hobby down the road.”
Chris is a Resident Assistant in Rushton Hall, and the experience has allowed him to make new friends outside of his major.