Cyberology

Cyberology is kicking off season 4 with a look at a brand new degree program, Digital Content Creation, starting this fall. Haley Larson represents the College of Arts & Sciences in this episode, sharing how this new interdisciplinary program will equip students to create strategic multimedia content to be used to create and manage media campaigns across different platforms, apps, and media channels while learning business skills and even some programming. This unique degree will prepare students to be adaptable to changing metrics, preparing them to adjust messaging and management of digital media productions and campaigns.

We're back with three bonus audio episodes before we launch season 4 of Cyberology later this month! In this episode, Jordan Schuh, Disability and Testing Services Coordinator shares how he helps DSU provide accommodations for students with documented disabilities, whether it's extra testing time, providing notes, or providing a quiet testing area. He shares how new technology and platforms like Trojan Connect have made it easier to communicate and help accommodate students.

We're back with three bonus audio episodes before we launch season 4 of Cyberology later this month! In this episode, Kristen Uilk, Director of Academic Support Services/Student Code of Conduct Coordinator, shares some of what is available to our students in academic support, such as advising, tutors, a writing center, and more, which is available to students on and off campus.

We're back with three bonus audio episodes before we launch season 4 of Cyberology later this month! In this episode, Dr. Bill Bendix, assistant professor of international relations and intelligence, explains more about the Cyber Leadership & Intelligence degree program at Dakota State University. Students in the Cyber Leadership & Intelligence degree provides students with a background in cybersecurity, in addition to learning analytical tools, communication skills, and a broader understanding of political, cultural, and human behavior.

On this special edition episode of Cyberology, hear from Jen Easterly, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Easterly visited DSU's campus on Friday, March 22. This episode features her keynote address at DSU's annual DakotaCon Cybersecurity Conference and a panel discussion on cybersecurity with DSU President José-Marie Griffiths and Dr. Mary Bell, Dean of The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences. Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, Vice President for Research & Economic Development, moderates the discussion.

On this episode of Cyberology, Dr. Kurt Kemper, Dr. Andrew Sathoff, and student Tristan Stapert sit down to talk about DSU's General Beadle Honors Program. Students in the program get to make the most out of their education with special general education honors classes, learning at a much deeper level. Additionally, there are social and extracurricular activities that are a part of the program, including living together as a cohort.

Dr. Kevin Smith joins Jen and Lillie to talk about the Master of Science in Educational Technology degree program at Dakota State. Learn more about how the program helps students utilize technology in a learning environment, develop tech and leadership skills, understand instructional design, and more.

In this episode of Cyberology, hosts Jen Burris and Lillie Albers sit down with Dr. Mary Bell, who joined DSU in 2023 as the new Dean of The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences. Learn more about her background in the U.S. Army, her journey as an educator, and what she's looking forward to as she continues to lead The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences.

This episode of Cyberology features DSU faculty Kanthi Narukonda and Jason Jenkins asking Major General David Gaedecke about his career and experience as the former Director of Cyberspace Operations at The Pentagon and former Vice Commander of Sixteenth Air Force (AF Cyber). He was the inaugural speaker for The Beacom Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series.The questions for this podcast were developed and curated by DSU student Gwen Vongkasemsiri. Major General David Gaedecke bio: Maj. Gen. David M. Gaedecke is the Vice Commander, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Sixteenth Air Force ensures the readiness of more than 44,000 personnel conducting worldwide operations by delivering electromagnetic warfare capabilities, multisource intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance products, applications, capabilities and resources. In addition, they build, extend, operate, secure and defend the Air Force portion of the Department of Defense global network. The command also serves as the Service Cryptologic Component, responsible to the Director, National Security Agency, and Chief, Central Security Service, as the Air Force’s sole authority for matters involving the conduct of cryptologic activities. Sixteenth Air Force leads Air Force global information warfare activities with nine wings, a technical center and operations center. Maj. Gen. Gaedecke earned his commission from Officer Training School. He has operational experience in the Control & Reporting Center, U.S. and NATO Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS), Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft and U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Combined Air Operations Center. He has commanded a flying squadron and wing, as well as served on the Air Combat Command and Headquarters Air Force staff. Prior to his current assignment, Maj. Gen. Gaedecke was the Air Force’s first Director, Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority in the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Gaedecke has more than 2,000 flying hours including more than 500 combat hours and 170 combat support hours.