In a high-stakes test of skill and strategy, Missouri State University’s Association for Business Information Technology students (A-BITS) team rose to the challenge, earning a wild card win at the Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (MWCCDC). For eight grueling hours on Feb. 22, the team fended off cyberattacks, safeguarded 10 virtual machines, tackled … [Read more...] about MSU team advances to 2025 Midwest CCDC
Originally from Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Rayuth ‘David’ Phan moved to the United States in 2018 as an international student. Today, the Missouri State University alumnus resides in Springfield, Missouri, and is building a career in information technology and cybersecurity. Phan’s journey is rooted in the sacrifices his parents made to provide him and his brother with a … [Read more...] about Alumnus from Cambodia finds success in the U.S.
Dr. Ravi Thambusamy, associate professor of information technology and cybersecurity (ITC) at Missouri State University, has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to technology education. In a prestigious moment at the 2024 Springfield Tech Council’s Excellence in Technology Annual Awards Gala on Sept. 27, Dr. Ravi was honored as the Technology Educator of the … [Read more...] about Inspiring the next generation of IT professionals
In September, Paul Broske II, a recent graduate of the Bear POWER program at Missouri State University, put his IT skills into practice for a prestigious event – the Special Olympics Gaming for Inclusion. From Sept. 16-18, Broske was in Redmond, Washington, where he collaborated with Microsoft and Mojang on a coding project. He also provided additional support for the … [Read more...] about A one-of-a-kind opportunity for Bear POWER alumnus
Earlier this summer, several Missouri State University students got to hone their skills and test their knowledge in business analytics and related fields. They participated in the 2024 Business Analytics Competition and Conference (BAC). Hosted annually by the O'Malley School of Business at Manhattan College in New York City, this year’s BAC@MC took place from May 20-22. … [Read more...] about Engaged in innovation and learning