GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College Assistant Professor of Computer Science Brian Bradshaw, D.Sc., was recently selected to attend a week-long mobile forensics training program at Robert Morris University.
Chosen from a pool of nationwide applicants from both academic institutions and federal law enforcement agencies, Bradshaw has been endowed by the National Science Foundation to take part in the program. His involvement will enable him to testify as an “expert witness” for court systems in cyber and mobile forensics. Upon completion, Bradshaw will incorporate mobile forensics into a course at Thiel College for both students and local law enforcement.
The National Science Foundation is an independent organization that accounts for 24 percent of all federally-funded research and development conducted by America’s colleges and universities. The foundation has a budget of $7.5 billion to train and fund professionals in the science and engineering fields.
Bradshaw received his doctorate from Robert Morris University in information systems and communications. He received a master’s degree in communications and computer information systems from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He also has a Bachelor of Science in music from Clarion and a Bachelor of Arts in telecommunications and computer information systems from Westminster College. Bradshaw has held certifications from CISCO, Microsoft, Novell and in information assurance. He has also done graduate work in educational pedagogy, music technology and audio engineering.
Bradshaw joined the Thiel College faculty in September 2015. He served in the U.S. Army Special Operations for 20 years before retiring. He toured with the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command. He also served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.