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Mary Bell

Mary Bell

Mary Bell

Dean, The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences

Department

The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences

Education

Ph.D. International Studies, Old Dominion University
M.A. International Relations, St. Mary’s University at San Antonio, Texas
B.A. International Business, New Mexico State University

Biography

As Dean of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences, Dean Bell has responsibility for educating students in a wide range of certificates and degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Game Design, Computer Science, Cyber Operations, Data Privacy, Ethical Hacking, Network and Security Administration and more. Before her time at Dakota State University, she was a Professor at the National Defense University (NDU) where she started teaching in 2010.

Dean Bell has 34 years of leadership experience in the Department of Defense and federal academia to include 13 years of teaching experience with 11 years at the graduate level and two at the undergraduate level.

Dean Bell has over 20 years of service in the U.S. Army with experience in Aviation and Intelligence.

Besides operational and planning experience, she was an Assistant Professor of Military Strategic Studies at the Air Force Academy (2001 – 2003) and Joint and Combined Warfighting School (2010 – 2017). She has expertise in U.S. energy policy, Women, Peace, and Security issues, as well as Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific relations.

Contact

Office Location: Beacom Institute of Technology
Phone: (605) 256-5838
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Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award (2nd award)

Master Aviator Badge

Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award)

Aerial Achievement Medal

Meritorious Service Medal (3rd award)

Army Commendation Medal (3rd award)

Army Achievement Medal (7th award)

USAF Outstanding Unit Award

National Defense Service Medal (2nd award)

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Korean Defense Service Medal

Humanitarian Service Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star

Army Service Ribbon

Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award)