2019 Posts
December
December 20, 2019
Students engage in poverty simulation
Dakota State level III education students participated in a simulation that exposed the future teachers to what it’s like for families living at or below the poverty line.
December 20, 2019
Dakota State United Kingdom trip still has openings
The trip, organized by Dr. Deb Tech, is open to those between the ages of 18 and 80 who are able to walk a lot. The trip will take place from June 5-16, with participants leaving June 4 and returning June 17.
December 19, 2019
Simone Esters wins Miss America writing competition
Beacom College scholarship focuses on women and STEM
December 19, 2019
Andrew Kramer
Andrew Kramer says transfer students should “use your time wisely…to be active and make new friends.” The two-time DSU alum has stayed on in Madison to teach in The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences.
December 16, 2019
Romero places in photo contests
Wendy Romero, associate professor of art and design/DAD program coordinator, earned sixth and 12th place in two photo contests through ViewBug, an online photography community that hosts photo competitions.
December 10, 2019
Dave Link is fall commencement speaker at DSU
International student speaking for graduates
December 10, 2019
First university sponsor enters competition
Dakota State University helps launch writing component
December 10, 2019
Trail Goods Drive for 38+2 Memorial Ride
The annual 38+2 Memorial Ride is coming through Madison on Saturday, December 14.
December 3, 2019
Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell has always been willing to try new opportunities, a characteristic which has led him to a 49-year career teaching at Dakota State.
November
November 27, 2019
Cyber Leadership and Intelligence
Recently DSU had a guest speaker, Nick Podhradsky, senior vice president of sales and support at SBS CyberSecurity. Podhradsky offered insight into careers in cybersecurity. He spoke about data breaches, hacking, phishing, and other cybersecurity related concerns in today’s world. He also spoke of the importance of various soft skills, like communication necessary to work in the cyber field.
November 26, 2019
Nelson’s poetry chapbook available for purchase
John Nelson’s poetry chapbook “West River” won the South Dakota Poetry Society’s Chapbook contest this year and is now available for purchase.
November 22, 2019
Kettani publishes book about World Muslim Population
Book is first of its kind research
November 21, 2019
3D art students create Pelican Project
Dakota State 3D art students created wire and paper mâché pelicans that are currently on display at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Visitors Center through Friday, Dec. 6.
November 19, 2019
'the decline of the novel'
A lifetime of reading has led Dr. Joseph Bottum to create his sixth authored book, "The Decline of the Novel."
November 19, 2019
Female gamers hope to inspire future generations
Liz Gwaltney and Morgan Garber grew up playing video and computer games. Today they’re competing as members of Dakota State’s esports program.
November 12, 2019
Ph.D students present papers at international conferences
Two Ph.D. cyber operations students had papers published and presented at international conferences.
November 7, 2019
17th annual Nanocon November 8-10
Nanocon, Dakota State Gaming Club’s weekend long game convention begins on Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m.
November 6, 2019
Summer internships produce professional successes
Summer internships teach students a lot about what they want to do for a career, said Collin Rumpca, a Dakota State computer science student from Aberdeen, S.D.
November 5, 2019
March planned to create awareness of veteran suicides
Jacob Schaefers, a Marine Corps veteran, is one of those 135 who has been personally affected by suicide. He knew two fellow Marines who have committed suicide.
November 4, 2019
VanderWilt sees how questions can ‘change the world’
The DSU senior has been asking research questions ever since she came to Dakota State University from her hometown of Mitchell, S.D. The answers to some of those questions earned her the opportunity to attend the 7th Heidelberg Laureate Forum this September in Germany.
October
October 30, 2019
Grad Studies celebrates 20 years
Dakota State University is celebrating 20 years of Graduate Studies this fall.
October 29, 2019
DSU takes top spots in programming competition
It’s not only technical skills that are needed for cyber competitions. Teamwork and communication are also necessary skills for success.
October 29, 2019
Maloney certified in high power rocketry
Dr. James Maloney, assistant professor of physics and advisor of the Space Club, launched a high-powered certification rocket in Dixon, Neb. in October.
October 24, 2019
Meyer chosen for SD Change Network Cohort
Casualene Meyer, DSU adjunct instructor in the English department, was one of 17 changemakers selected to South Dakota Change Network’s 2019 cohort.
October 17, 2019
Erica Merchant featured in First bank & trust gallery
A talk with the artist Erica Merchant scheduled for Oct. 21 at 5 p.m.
October 16, 2019
Petersen to debut “Tipi Kaga” at imagineNATIVE Festival
Computer game born from Dreamstarter grant
October 16, 2019
Dave Link honored with LIVE award
SD Biotech recognizes Link’s efforts at awards banquet
October 10, 2019
DSU Theatre Club to present 30 plays in 60 minutes
DSU Theatre to perform ’Too Much Light Makes the Baby go Blind’
October 9, 2019
Podhradsky keynote speaker at OSMOSIS conference
Will address passions of digital forensics, women leading in cyber
October 3, 2019
Student Groups from DSU Recognized for Excellence
The South Dakota Board of Regents recognized student organizations from Dakota State University for excellence in academic, community, and organizational work.
October 2, 2019
Madison Cyber Labs rises to challenge of cyber research
Grand opening event coincides with Board of Regents’ meeting
October 2, 2019
DSU student to debut feature film in Wisconsin
Maddie Whitcomb’s film “Subject 99” to premiere at Davey J’s Garage October 4
October 1, 2019
Increased research capacity means larger NSF grant
Projects planned in education, science, analytics
September
September 30, 2019
4 DSU students intern at Los Alamos National Lab
Four Dakota State students, Adam Good, Kody Everson, Trent Steen, and Collin Rumpca, spent the summer at Los Alamos National Lab (LANL) in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
September 26, 2019
DSU student attends Grace Hopper celebration
Bhandari awarded scholarship to attend women in computing conference
September 20, 2019
Business Office Staff honored by Regents
The staff in the Dakota State University Business Office have again been honored by the state Board of Regents for “clean” audits since 2015.
September 9, 2019
Miller completes WCET/SAN credential exam
Annette Miller wanted to rise up and challenge herself, so signed up to take the credential examination from the professional organization State Authorization Network (SAN).
September 9, 2019
Inaugural cyber day on the hill
The Democratic Digital Communications Staff Association in partnership with the Congressional Tech Staff Association and Senate Systems Administrator Association Board held the first annual Cyber Day on the Hill.
September 9, 2019
Podhradsky selected IF/THEN Ambassador
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, associate dean of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences, and associate professor of information assurance and forensics, has been selected one of the 125 AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) IF/THEN® Ambassadors.
August
August 29, 2019
Trojans Unite campaign kicks off with $10M gift
First PREMIER Bank-PREMIER Bankcard and Beacoms donate to DSU Athletics program
August 16, 2019
DSU respiratory program receives credentialing award
Dakota State University’s respiratory care program received a credentialing award in Ft. Lauderdale, Flor. from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) in July.
July
July 31, 2019
DSU professor to speak at DEF CON
Dr. Bramwell Brizendine, assistant professor of computer and cyber sciences, has been selected to speak at DEF CON 27 August 8-11 in Las Vegas.
July 24, 2019
Visiting researchers work to make IoT devices safer
Dakota State University conducting IoT research through National Science Foundation-sponsored internships called Research Experiences for Undergraduates, or REUs. Visiting undergraduate researchers work to make IoT devices safer.
July 22, 2019
Weidler places first at National Leadership Conference
Five of six Dakota State competitors placed in top 10
July 17, 2019
Grad course provides opportunity to see virtual learning in action
Grad course provides opportunity to see virtual learning in action
July 2, 2019
Rocket Girls to learn cyber at Kennedy Space Center
Being chosen to attend the 2019 Rocket Girls camp was “a dream come true” for Destiny Thunder.
June
June 25, 2019
NSA representatives visit DSU cyber security camps
NSA’s GenCyber camps, to develop those interests in students of all ages. Sponsored by NSA grants, the camps are free to attendees.
June 25, 2019
DSU men’s basketball receives donation
The Dakota State men’s basketball program recently received a donation of $34,000 from Seizing South Dakota to be used for additional recruitment funds.
June 24, 2019
Esports coach hired at Dakota State
New esports coach at DSU has experience building esports program from scratch