Student Spotlight
JESSE HIX
Jesse Hix graduated in May 2024 with double majors in Cyber Intelligence and Security and Global Security and Intelligence Studies. Hix also completed minors in Mandarin Chinese and Defense Studies. Prior to walking the graduation stage this past spring, Hix was named a CIS Distinguished Graduate. Hix hopes to one day pursue a government career in cybersecurity, inspired in part by her military and first responder parents. Come Fall 2024, she’ll continue her education at Embry-Riddle and CBSI by completing a Master of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security — a next step that will help her achieve her ultimate career goal. As an undergraduate, Hix engaged in summer internships at Peraton and in cybersecurity research projects, authoring security publications at the age of 17. She also developed her leadership skills via her experience as an Army ROTC cadet and an assistant cross-country coach. Hix is the youngest NSF SFS scholar within the CIS department. Like pursuing her master’s degree, the SFS scholarship is a valuable opportunity to achieve her educational and professional aspirations in the cyber intelligence and security field.
s 155 In Spring 2024, the Department of Cyber Intelligence and Security educated more than 155 students.
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