Setting the Blue and Gold Standard in Cyberspace

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

JESSE HIX, (’24, ’26)

Hix is is completing a double major in Cyber Intelligence and Security and Global Security and Intelligence Studies. In addition, she is minoring in Mandarin Chinese and Defense Studies. Jesse demonstrates a strong commitment to pursuing a government career in cybersecurity, inspired by a background with military and first responder parents. Jesse has engaged in summer internships at Peraton and in cybersecurity research projects, authoring security publications at age 17. Her leadership skills come from her experience as an Army ROTC cadet and an assistant cross-country coach. She is the youngest NSF SFS scholar from the CIS department. Jesse recognizes the SFS scholarship as a valuable opportunity to achieve her educational and professional aspirations in the cyber intelligence and security field.