<description>&lt;p&gt;On this bonus episode for the holidays, Assistant Professor Jason Jenkins interviews Dr. Peng Guo and Dr. Mariam Gado about their roles in quantum computing at Dakota State University (DSU). Dr. Guo, a physics faculty member since 2023, teaches quantum computing courses and has received an NSF Award for simulating nuclear reactions using quantum computers. Dr. Gado, a recent PhD graduate, focuses on quantum cryptography and has taught quantum computing courses since joining DSU. They discuss the importance of linear algebra and programming skills for students, the potential of quantum computing in AI, and the emerging quantum computing programs at DSU, including a graduate certificate and undergraduate minor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check back later this spring for a new season of Cyberology! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

with Jason Jenkins, Peng Guo, and Mariam Gado

On this bonus episode for the holidays, Assistant Professor Jason Jenkins interviews Dr. Peng Guo and Dr. Mariam Gado about their roles in quantum computing at Dakota State University (DSU). Dr. Guo, a physics faculty member since 2023, teaches quantum computing courses and has received an NSF Award for simulating nuclear reactions using quantum computers. Dr. Gado, a recent PhD graduate, focuses on quantum cryptography and has taught quantum computing courses since joining DSU. They discuss the importance of linear algebra and programming skills for students, the potential of quantum computing in AI, and the emerging quantum computing programs at DSU, including a graduate certificate and undergraduate minor. Check back later this spring for a new season of Cyberology! <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Special episode: A Look Inside Quantum Computing 

<description>Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for the Dakota State University Applied Research Cooperation (DARC) Colonel Stacy Kooistra joins us for the newest episode of Cyberology. Learn all about this nonprofit affiliate of the university that is bringing cyber applied research opportunities to South Dakota, its mission and vision and the exciting opportunities on the horizon. &lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Featuring Stacy Kooistra

Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for the Dakota State University Applied Research Cooperation (DARC) Colonel Stacy Kooistra joins us for the newest episode of Cyberology. Learn all about this nonprofit affiliate of the university that is bringing cyber applied research opportunities to South Dakota, its mission and vision and the exciting opportunities on the horizon. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

DARC: Dakota State University Applied Research Corporation 

<description>&lt;p&gt;On the latest episode of Cyberology, Dr. Andrew Kramer and Tristan Stapert join to talk about how people can learn more about the cyber industry and become involved. The two guests shared what interested them in the field of cybersecurity and how they first started exploring the subject matter, and how students before and during college can get involved in cybersecurity through camps, courses, and extracurricular activities. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kramer is an assistant professor in The Beacom College of Computer &amp;amp; Cyber Sciences, and Tristan Stapert is a DSU graduate student earning a master's degree in computer science and adjunct instructor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

with Dr. Andrew Kramer and Tristan Stapert 

On the latest episode of Cyberology, Dr. Andrew Kramer and Tristan Stapert join to talk about how people can learn more about the cyber industry and become involved. The two guests shared what interested them in the field of cybersecurity and how they first started exploring the subject matter, and how students before and during college can get involved in cybersecurity through camps, courses, and extracurricular activities. Kramer is an assistant professor in The Beacom College of Computer &amp; Cyber Sciences, and Tristan Stapert is a DSU graduate student earning a master's degree in computer science and adjunct instructor.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A look inside the field of cybersecurity

<description>On the latest episode of Cyberology, the cyber competition talk continues with Dr. Tyler Flaagan, a DSU alumnus and assistant professor, who talks about competitions from a faculty perspective. Whether he's competing or he is mentoring student competitors, Flaagan talks about the benefits of participation in cyber competitions such as Capture the Flag events. &lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

with Tyler Flaagan

On the latest episode of Cyberology, the cyber competition talk continues with Dr. Tyler Flaagan, a DSU alumnus and assistant professor, who talks about competitions from a faculty perspective. Whether he's competing or he is mentoring student competitors, Flaagan talks about the benefits of participation in cyber competitions such as Capture the Flag events. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Cyber competitions from the faculty perspective

<description>On the latest episode of Cyberology, DSU senior Gwen Vongkasemsiri sits down to tell us about the world of cyber competitions. After participating in a cybersecurity competition as a high school student, Gwen was hooked and has been signing up for local, regional, national, and international competitions. "I think competitions are an amazing way to keep up on your knowledge," she said. Additionally, these competitions have sent her to states like California Illinois, and New York, and countries like Norway and Japan. &lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

with Gwen Vongkasemsiri

On the latest episode of Cyberology, DSU senior Gwen Vongkasemsiri sits down to tell us about the world of cyber competitions. After participating in a cybersecurity competition as a high school student, Gwen was hooked and has been signing up for local, regional, national, and international competitions. "I think competitions are an amazing way to keep up on your knowledge," she said. Additionally, these competitions have sent her to states like California Illinois, and New York, and countries like Norway and Japan. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Student cyber competitions

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. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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