What makes educators successful isn’t the awards or accolades they receive, but the difference they make in students’ lives. That student-centered philosophy recently earned Dr. Xiang Guo, department head of information technology and cybersecurity (ITC) at Missouri State University, the 2026 Educator of the Year (Traditional) award from the Springfield Tech Council. “My … [Read more...] about When impact speaks, recognition follows
A small robotic car can do more than move forward, turn or avoid an obstacle. For young students, watching something move because of code they created can be the moment technology starts to feel possible. That sense of possibility is at the heart of Missouri State University’s Cyber Cubs Camp. What started as a fun summer activity that began in summer 2024 has grown into a … [Read more...] about Coding a path to the future
Research recognition is not just about publications. It’s about impact. That impact led to six College of Business faculty members receiving endowed appointments. Dr. Daniel Goering, associate professor of management, the Robert W. and Charlotte K. Bitter Endowed Chair Dr. Jamie Grigsby, associate professor of marketing, the David D. Glass Professorship Dr. Megan … [Read more...] about Where research meets values
Every day, cyber threats grow more sophisticated, putting everything from personal data to national security at risk. As such, preparing the next generation of experts to defend against those attacks is critical. Missouri State University’s department of information technology and cybersecurity (ITC) is stepping up. Its BS in Information Technology (cybersecurity track) … [Read more...] about Training tomorrow’s leaders in cyber defense
The summer Cyber Cubs Camp 2025 brought 17 fourth to eighth graders to Missouri State University for a week of hands-on technology learning and fun. Organized by the department of information technology and cybersecurity (ITC), the camp ran from Aug. 11-15 and introduced kids to artificial intelligence, coding, robotics and cybersecurity. Serving as camp counselors were … [Read more...] about Coding, robotic cars and cyber safety