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Cyberology

32 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Dakota State University's Cyberology is a monthly podcast about all things cyber and technology. Each episode will feature conversations with innovative, awe-inspiring, and expert members of the Trojan family.



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Episodes

Master of Science in Educational Technology

March 15, 2024 19:23 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

Dr. Kevin Smith joins Jen and Lillie to talk about the Master of Science in Educational Technology degree program at Dakota State. Learn more about how the program helps students utilize technology in a learning environment, develop tech and leadership skills, understand instructional design, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet the Dean

February 20, 2024 22:46 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MB

In this episode of Cyberology, hosts Jen Burris and Lillie Albers sit down with Dr. Mary Bell, who joined DSU in 2023 as the new Dean of The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences. Learn more about her background in the U.S. Army, her journey as an educator, and what she's looking forward to as she continues to lead The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warfare in the Digital Age: Leading U.S. Cyberspace Operations

January 17, 2024 21:34 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

This episode of Cyberology features DSU faculty Kanthi Narukonda and Jason Jenkins asking Major General David Gaedecke about his career and experience as the former Director of Cyberspace Operations at The Pentagon and former Vice Commander of Sixteenth Air Force (AF Cyber). He was the inaugural speaker for The Beacom Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series. The questions for this podcast were developed and curated by DSU student Gwen Vongkasemsiri. Major General David Gaedecke bio: Maj. Ge...

International Programs

December 18, 2023 18:19 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

On this episode of Cyberology, we learn more about the International Programs from Director of International Programs Nicole Claussen and former International Admissions Specialist Holly Macfarlane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An AI Update

November 20, 2023 16:05 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

On the latest episode of Cyberology, Dr. Austin O'Brien is back to talk about artificial intelligence. Listen to learn more about DSU's expanding AI programs, how to stay current in an ever-evolving industry, the application of AI across industries, its current impact, and what might be in store in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DSU GenCyber Camps

October 16, 2023 20:36 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

In the latest episode of Cyberology, we talk with Dr. Kyle Cronin, an associate professor at DSU and Director of the GenCyber Camp. We discuss the week-long free cybersecurity camp for high school students. Listen to find out more about this unique opportunity for students from across the nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campus safety in the digital age

September 15, 2023 21:25 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

We're back with season 3 of Cyberology. Our first guest is Dakota State University Safety Resource Officer Heath Abraham. He shares what his duties are on campus. We also talk about how technology has advanced safety in some aspects but also created opportunities for new problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Governors Cyber Academy

April 26, 2023 22:01 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

In the season finale of Cyberology, Fenecia Homan, the Dean of the Governors Cyber Academy, joins us to discuss what the Governors Cyber Academy is, how it will help educate the youth of South Dakota, and more. This episode was recorded, produced, and edited by Max Allmon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graduate Studies

April 04, 2023 14:59 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

Dr. Mark Hawkes, Dean of Graduate Studies at Dakota State, joins Cyberology to discuss the various graduate opportunities at DSU, from programs and research to building successful careers in private industry, the federal government, and higher education. Episode produced and edited by Max Allmon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The College of Business & Information Systems

February 28, 2023 16:45 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

On this episode of Cyberology, we sit down with the Dean of the College of Business & Information Systems, Dr. Dorine Bennett. We discuss the three areas of study - business, information systems, and health information informatics. These programs bring together technology and people, teaching students to work with people using technology. Podcast produced and edited by Max Allmon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The College of Education

February 09, 2023 18:16 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

On this episode of Cyberology, we chat with the Dean of the College of Education, David De Jong (pronounced De Young). We discuss the teacher shortage, enhancing learning with technology, using simulations in teacher training, and more. Podcast produced and edited by Max Allmon and Hanna Rowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The College of Arts & Sciences

December 29, 2022 14:21 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Dr. David Kenley, sits down with Jen Burris and Jena Martin to talk about the many offerings from the college. In addition to providing the bulk of the general education classes all students are required to take, Arts & Sciences offers a variety of majors such as biology, digital art and design, and cyber intelligence and leadership. "We represent the disciplines that are historically and traditionally seen as the heart and soul of any university exp...

Small Business Administration grant

November 28, 2022 19:46 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

We welcome back Dr. Ashley Podhradsky to Cyberology to talk about the Small Business Administration grant DSU received as part of a pilot program to help small businesses. DSU is one of three institutions in three states that received almost $1 million for this work. Learn more about the services DSU will be providing small businesses in South Dakota. Thank you to Podcast Producer and Editor Max Allmon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cryptography

October 31, 2022 15:34 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

On this episode of Cyberology, Dr. Mark Spanier sits down to discuss cryptography. Listeners will learn more about cryptography, its history, and its future. Podcast producers for this episode were Jacob Feldman and Hanna Rowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biology

September 26, 2022 14:25 - 26 minutes - 60.1 MB

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Sathoff to talk about biology and plant health. Sathoff continues to lead alfalfa research with Dakota State undergraduate students. The researchers work with local growers in South Dakota, testing their fields and offering advice for future planting. The guest co-host for this episode is Jena Martin. The podcast editor and producer for this episode is Xander Morrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Animation

August 30, 2022 13:35 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MB

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Seman, Assistant Professor of Animation, to talk about all things animation. He describes animation as telling an emotional story about a character. Listen to find out more about the animation industry. The guest co-host for this episode is DeVonté Garcia. The podcast producer and editor for the episode is Xander Morrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DSU Admissions

July 27, 2022 16:01 - 27 minutes - 63.7 MB

On this month's episode of Cyberology we talk with Amber Schmidt from DSU Admissions about Dakota State. Schmidt, an alumna of DSU, discusses what she does in admissions, talks about the amazing technology-infused programs, and the relationships she gets to form with students and future DSU alumni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sound Design

June 27, 2022 02:30 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

Our guest on this episode of Cyberology is our current podcast producer Xander Morrison. Xander talks about sound design, his interests in creating music, and his experiences on various projects, including recording and editing Cyberology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital Transformation

May 31, 2022 00:32 - 35 minutes - 82.3 MB

On this episode of Cyberology, Dr. Omar El-Gayar explains digital transformation, or leveraging technology to make lives better. Find out how a large amount of data, growth in computing power, network connectivity, and advances in algorithms have made it easier for companies, organizations, and individuals to leverage technology to improve processes and improve lives. Episode produced and edited by Xander Morrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defensive Security

April 25, 2022 01:21 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

On this month's episode of Cyberology, we talk with Dr. Cody Welu about defensive security in the cyber world. This episode was produced and edited by Xander Morrison and Vinny Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exercise Science

March 21, 2022 01:00 - 33 minutes - 75.6 MB

In this episode of Cyberology we talk about exercise science with Instructor Kari Hall. We discuss what exercise science is, how technology is used in it, and the growing benefit and use of wearable devices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Offensive Cybersecurity Part 2

February 20, 2022 23:11 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

On this episode of Cyberology, we revisit offensive security with Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Instructor Andrew Kramer. Learn about finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities, the importance of understanding how machines work, and what the industry is like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Information Technology

January 17, 2022 00:22 - 33 minutes - 77 MB

For this month's episode of Cyberology, Dr. Renae Spohn discusses Health Information Technology, what it is, what the digitization of health information is, the advantages and disadvantages, and health wearables like FitBits and Apple Watches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Offensive Cybersecurity

December 20, 2021 02:16 - 25 minutes - 57.8 MB

In this month’s episode of Cyberology, we meet with Dr. Tyler Flaagan of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences. As an Assistant Professor of Computer & Cyber Sciences, he gives us insight into offensive security in cybersecurity. Learn about different practices like pentesting and red teaming and why offensive security is important.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Game Design

November 15, 2021 17:59 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

Assistant Professor Erik Pederson of game design, offers insight into the gaming industry. Learn about the many facets of creating a game - from coding, to artwork, to the narrative. Find out the differences between indie and AAA game development. Hear what DSU students learn in the classroom, what they're working on now, and where you can play some of their games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esports

October 18, 2021 13:56 - 24 minutes - 56.7 MB

This episode features DSU Esports Head Coach Andy Roland. Learn what esports is and how it compares to traditional sports. Find out what games the Dakota State program competes in, what collegiate esports play is like, and where you can watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech tools in the classroom

September 20, 2021 14:46 - 29 minutes - 67.2 MB

Take a listen to learn about a variety of tech tools for the classroom such as Canva, Book Creator, Kahoot!, Nearpod, and more. Guest Dr. Kevin Smith is an Associate Professor in the College of Education, Coordinator of the Master of Science in Education Technology, and Interim Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. In this episode, he shares what tools he uses in his classroom preparing future educators, what tools the collegiate students will be able to use in their classrooms, t...

Technology and English

August 23, 2021 17:04 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

Dr. Justin Blessinger, from the College of Arts & Sciences, sits down to talk about how the evolution of technology has impacted the study of English. Brittni Shoup-Owens joins Jen Burris as cohost for the episode. Technology and English was recorded by Spencer Raap. Jake Hoffer produced and edited the content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI: the societal and economic impacts

July 19, 2021 20:49 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MB

From the College of Business, Dr. Jack Walters sits down to talk about the expansive societal and economic impacts of AI. Dr. Gabe Mydland serves as cohost. This podcast was produced by Spencer Raap, Mason Wieman, and Sandra Champion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial Intelligence and development

June 20, 2021 20:16 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MB

Dr. Gabe Mydland returns as cohost for another AI-focused episode. Student Darrin Dutcher shares his project about how toddlers begin to categorize information and how that relates to programming artificial intelligence. This episode was produced by Spencer Raap and Xander Morrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world of Artificial Intelligence

May 24, 2021 00:23 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MB

Dr. Austin O'Brien, from The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences, explores the world of Artificial Intelligence and its current and future impact on education and society. Dr. Gabe Mydland serves as cohost. This episode was produced by Spencer Raap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cybercrime

April 26, 2021 01:02 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

DSU cyber experts Dr. Ashley Podhradsky and Dr. Arica Kulm join Cyberology for the first episode to talk about cybercrime and the dark web. This episode was produced by Spencer Raap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.