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Researchers aim to protect cyber space in virtual reality environments
August 4, 2021

Researchers aim to protect cyber space in virtual reality environments

by Janese Heavin
Virtual reality (VR) is becoming a popular replacement for in-person gatherings. Today, VR is used to provide remote classroom experiences, create realistic workplace settings and simulate training scenarios in realistic environments. But as the technology becomes more mainstream, the potential for malicious attacks on VR systems is growing. Now, a Mizzou Engineering team is beginning [...]
Middle, high school students explore cyber security at Hacker Tracker Camp
July 28, 2021

Middle, high school students explore cyber security at Hacker Tracker Camp

by Janese Heavin
Twelve middle and high school students gained a deeper understanding of cybersecurity and associated professions at a three-day virtual camp hosted by Mizzou Engineering. During the Hacker Tracker Cyber Security Camp, participants practiced coding, explored various types of attacks and heard from experts in the field. “It’s remarkable that these students learned and grasped complicated [...]
10 students, 10 weeks, 5 real-world research experiences
July 28, 2021

10 students, 10 weeks, 5 real-world research experiences

by Janese Heavin
Research Experience for Undergraduates participants pictured top from left: Calvin Davis, Masrik Dahir, Sam Elfrink, Cameron Gran and, Emily Lattanzio. Bottom from left, Kelly Ryoo, Hank Stafford, Hosanna Tesfaye, Nikhil Vyas and Cade Winters. Ten undergraduate students from around the country have spent the past 10 weeks conducting research in emerging technologies such as home [...]
Mizzou Engineer Offers Tips on Preventing Ransomware Attacks
June 15, 2021

Mizzou Engineer Offers Tips on Preventing Ransomware Attacks

by Engineering Admin
By Eric Stann, MU News Bureau Prasad Calyam The recent ransomware attack on a major oil refinery in the United States, followed weeks later by another hack that affected a large meat supplier, have again brought the issue of cyberattacks to the forefront of people’s minds, followed closely by a renewed push toward building better [...]
Mizzou Cybersecurity Center Board Provides Industry Expertise
May 11, 2021

Mizzou Cybersecurity Center Board Provides Industry Expertise

by Janese Heavin
Members of the new Mizzou Cybersecurity Industry Advisory Board are: Top, from left: Ryan Frillman, Equifax; Cindi Carter, MedeAnalytics; Kevin Fuller, Burns & McDonnell; Jason Martin, Defense Information and Systems Agency. Bottom, from left: Randy Raw, Veterans United Home Loans; Walid Rjaibi, IBM; Nichole Windholz, health care company in Kansas City; and Jon Rolf of [...]
Meet Prasad Calyam
May 7, 2021

Meet Prasad Calyam

by Janese Heavin
The U.S. is facing a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals, leaving government and businesses vulnerable to online attacks. A Mizzou Engineer is on a mission to fill those vacancies. Meet Prasad Calyam, who has made it his purpose to train a new generation of cyber warriors who can defend our digital data. Calyam is an [...]
Computer Science Student Selected for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
March 23, 2021

Computer Science Student Selected for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

by Janese Heavin
Roland Oruche, a second-year PhD student in computer science has been selected to receive a 2021 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. The highly selective Fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines. It includes three years of financial support. Selection as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow “is a highly significant [...]
Mizzou Engineering Recognizes Outstanding Faculty, Staff, Students
March 15, 2021

Mizzou Engineering Recognizes Outstanding Faculty, Staff, Students

by Janese Heavin
Mizzou Engineering has recognized faculty, staff and students for outstanding performance and dedication to the College. Winners were surprised today with virtual announcements and personal messages from interim Dean Noah Manring. “These individuals go above and beyond, serving as role models for their colleagues and peers,” Manring said. “I’m thrilled to recognize their successes and [...]
Partnership with Amrita Kicks off with International Symposium
March 11, 2021

Partnership with Amrita Kicks off with International Symposium

by Janese Heavin
Mizzou Engineering has formed a partnership with a top-ranked university in India to foster collaboration among researchers and students. The partnership between Mizzou and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham aims to promote cooperation through joint research and publications, international initiatives, training programs and student exchanges. It kicked off last month at an international symposium. During the two-day [...]
CAVE to Provide Immersive Virtual Experience
February 9, 2021

CAVE to Provide Immersive Virtual Experience

by Janese Heavin
A VisCube C4-4K “CAVE” installed at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland | Courtesy of Visbox Inc. Imagine studying a protein by walking through its three-dimensional structure. Or researching traffic patterns by standing alongside a virtual highway. Or safely exploring the structural integrity of a house while it’s on fire. Mizzou Engineers will soon have [...]
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