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Events during research week include presentations, guest speakers, and a research poster session.

March 7, 2025

Research events highlight DSU accomplishments

Dakota State University’s rising research efforts will be highlighted at the annual Research Week on March 17-23. Competitions, student research presentations, a cybersecurity conference, and several guest speakers are on the agenda.

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Brayden Borges finished all the challenges in the 2025 NSA Codebreaker Challenge.

March 27, 2025

DSU ranks #10 in NSA Codebreaker Challenge

Pictured (l-to-r) Joe Hammond, Nick Weir, Samyam Aryal, and Ethan Price pose for a photo in Washington D.C.

March 26, 2025

DSU students share AI Deepfake research in DC

Attending DakotaCon gave Mike Saunders the confidence to become an international speaker and pen tester.

March 20, 2025

DakotaCon impacts careers

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Academics

Brayden Borges finished all the challenges in the 2025 NSA Codebreaker Challenge.

March 27, 2025

DSU ranks #10 in NSA Codebreaker Challenge

Attending DakotaCon gave Mike Saunders the confidence to become an international speaker and pen tester.

March 20, 2025

DakotaCon impacts careers

The team Normalized Pulsars earned first place, winning $2,500. Here they pose with their oversized check and Dean Bennett.

March 19, 2025

Three DSU teams place in annual analytics competition

Athletics

DSU alumnus Brandon Daniels (pictured back row third from the left) with his team with the AmeriCorps Rural Health Partnership.

January 9, 2025

Daniels gains rural health experience from AmeriCorps

Braxton Lacher

December 30, 2024

Braxton Lacher: Leading, Snapping, and Inspiring at DSU

Angela Slattery, #21, found her place at DSU in the classroom and on the basketball court.

December 12, 2024

Slattery: DSU was made for me

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Conference attendees participating in Dakota Conquest competition.

March 13, 2025

Upcoming DSU cybersecurity conference draws international interest, impacts careers

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Dakota State Magazine

Catch up on all things DSU in our Dakota State Magazine, featuring campus and alumni.

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DSU's monthly podcast, Cyberology, features valuable insights, expert interviews, and the latest trends related to all things cyber.

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