Biometrics in Education

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Biometrics in Education
Biometrics Summit July 2006
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What is Biometrics?

• Ancient Greek bios life, metron measure
• The science of establishing the identity of an
  individual based on his/her physical or
  behavioral characteristics.
• Overall use of biometrics is for recognition
  through verification and identification
• Often mistaken for Forensics
• used in Forensics work, but different from
• http//www.biometrics.dod.mil/SiteComponents/Glos
  sary.aspx

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Fact or Fiction

• Biometrics
• has been in existence and used since the 1920s
• FICTION been in use since 6000 B.C.
• is how to teach machines to recognize people
• FACT
• is considered 100 secure and trustworthy
• FICTION can be fairly secure, but can been
  spoofed.
• does not need a live body part to be accurate
• FICTION - liveness tests such as pupil movement,
  pulse, and hand sweat

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More Fact or Fiction

• Fingerprint recognition does not keep an exact
  picture of your fingerprint
• FACT
• Movies such as Minority Report give an accurate
  portrayal of biometrics
• FICTION movies often glamorize and mislead
  types and techniques
• Biometrics is currently being used in homes and
  schools across the country today
• FACT

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Biometric Examples

• Iris Scan
• Fingerprint Recognition
• Facial Recognition
• Hand Geometry

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Applications of Biometrics
Contributed by Valerie Graves from Nation
Biometrics Security Program
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Where Biometrics is Now
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How to prepare for a career in Biometrics

• High School
• Strong in math and sciences (Chemistry, Biology,
  Physics)
• High GPA and ACT/SAT score (especially math
  scores)
• Take as many Advanced Placement classes as
  possible (Chemistry, Calculus, English, Physics)
• College/University
• Important to look into programs to check for
  credentials, accreditation, and programs of
  study.
• WVU Biometrics Systems
• Curriculum at WVU

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Whats Next in Biometrics

• New methods using
• DNA
• Teeth
• Ear Shape
• Body Odor
• Used more in everyday life
• Time cards
• Lunch cards
• Personal Computers
• Drivers License
• National ID Card/Smart Cards
• Safes/Vaults

• More advanced uses
• Transportation
• Car starters
• Palms, Cell phones, iPods
• Entrance into buildings
• Hospitals

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Keep in Mind

• What you do can affect your future.
• Examples DUI, shoplifting, credit history,
  blogging, myspace, random postings on internet,
  etc
• Because the Biometrics field involves high
  security jobs in some areas, you will probably be
  required to have a background check at some time
• Therefore, what happens in high school and
  college may prevent you from living your dream
  job in the future.

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Resources

• Learn About Biometrics
• http//webhost.bridgew.edu/jcolby/it525/definition
  .html
• Education in Biometrics
• http//www.biometrics.dod.mil/Content/Content.aspx
  ?NavID4PageID34
• Biometrics Tutorial
• http//www.biometrics.dod.mil/bio101/index.aspx
• Biometrics 101
• http//www.biometrics-101.com
• Biometrics Program at WVU
• http//www.wvu.edu/forensic/biometrics.html
• How Stuff Works
• http//science.howstuffworks.com/biometrics
• Science Friday
• http//www.sciencefriday.com/kids/sfkc20050610-1.h
  tml
• Biometrics Research Homepage at MSU
• http//biometrics.cse.msu.edu/index.html