Mary Bell
Mary Bell
Dean, Beacom College
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
Email
Website
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)