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
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
Designated by the National Security Agency as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), Missouri State University’s department of information technology and cybersecurity (ITC) has introduced an online undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity. Why consider this certificate Cybersecurity skills are needed in every field, not just IT. Employers want graduates … [Read more...] about Gain an edge in today’s workforce with cybersecurity skills
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