MS-CC Hackathon at West Virginia State University.
West Virginia State University will host the MS-CC Hackathon on April 3-4, 2026. Students will work in teams to tackle real-world challenges related to securing air quality data in distributed sensor networks. The event will provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to present solutions and compete for awards.
From WVSU CIC to Stanford: Shikhar Pandey Wins TreeHacks
Shikhar Pandey, a student from the WVSU Cybersecurity Innovation Center (CIC), was accepted to and won at TreeHacks 2026, Stanford University’s prestigious hackathon with a 6-10% acceptance rate.
Cybersecurity Innovation Center Celebrates 30+ Research Publications
With the acceptance of five papers in the High Volume CSCI Conference in Las Vegas (Springer), the Cybersecurity Innovation Center (CIC) has crossed the milestone of 30+ research publications. This achievement reflects the center’s growing research impact and academic excellence. CIC students and researchers continue to contribute innovative work to leading international conferences.
Advanced Lab Renovation Supports Student Research
The Cybersecurity Innovation Center (CIC) has renovated its advanced lab to support large-scale data processing and research activities. The upgraded facility will help train students with modern tools and infrastructure for real-world projects. This improvement strengthens CIC’s ability to support student research, innovation, and hands-on learning.