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MS-CC Hackathon at West Virginia State University.<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

West Virginia State University<\/strong><\/a> will host the MS-CC Hackathon on April 3-4, 2026<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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From WVSU CIC to Stanford: Shikhar Pandey Wins TreeHacks<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cybersecurity Innovation Center Celebrates 30+ Research Publications<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Advanced Lab Renovation Supports Student Research<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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