Cybersecurity Student + Space Force Cadet
University of Idaho/ Detachment 905 / August 2021 - Expected May 2025
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Graduate of Missouri Southern State University with a Bachelors of Science in Pre-optometry/Biology, Katelyn "K" Atkinson has gone on to pursue her second undergraduate degree at the University of Idaho. Here, she excels as a junior cybersecurity student and CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service participant. A cadet in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Kay was recently accepted into the United States Space Force as her university's singular Space Force cadet.
While her first passion was biology, she now actively pursues her second and most vibrant passion for cybersecurity and space. As Squadron Commander of the student organization beneath the Space Force, called i5 Space, Kay leads Air Force cadets towards space domain awareness and education. Second-place winner of the NCAE Cybergames Challenge, Kay is also active in developing her cyber skills outside of the classroom. To reach her ultimate goal of becoming an Officer in the United States Space Force and working as a cybersecurity professional to serve her country, Kay lives by the motto: "The sky is not the limit." |
Introverts rule the world.” |
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Awards:
CyberCorps ®: Scholarship for Service August 2023 - Present University of Idaho Dean’s List August 2021 - Present AFROTC Recognition Award April 2023 Regional NCAE CTF competition 2nd place finalist March 2023 Top VICEROY Intern August 2022 Superior Cadet Decoration Award April 2022 Nancy Teeter Women in STEM Scholarship August 2019 Director’s Choice Award, Emma January 2018 Hobbies: -Snow skiing -Gym/running -Quality time with friends -CTFs/Cybergames -Launching rockets -Road trips |
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Fun facts:
-An identical twin -Snake bite survivor (2x) -Part Japanese, but doesn't know the language -"Naruto" is the best anime ever made |
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Get In Touch
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[email protected] | (417) 456-4021
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