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Tech for Tomorrow
The Loyola University Chicago student chapter of WiCyS, the 7968 club and the Loyola International Government Student Organization (IGSO) hosted a Tech for Tomorrow Gala on March 20. Over 50 students attended to raise funds for IC Stars. The evening brought together students from across disciplines to celebrate the intersection of technology, leadership, and social impact. Attendees enjoyed an engaging program that highlighted the mission of IC Stars and its work to create pathways into technology careers for underrepresented communities.
7968 Hosts CrowdStrike Red Team & IR Talk
The 7968 student club hosted a Red Team event on Friday, March 27, in partnership with CrowdStrike, connecting students with industry professionals working on the front lines of cybersecurity. Red team and incident response specialists shared insight into what it’s like to work in offensive security and incident response, offering a realistic look at the roles and responsibilities involved. The speakers discussed what a typical day looks like for a red teamer or an incident responder, the technical and soft skills needed to succeed, and practical ways for students to begin learning more about cybersecurity. They also highlighted what employers look for in entry‑level candidates and how students can start preparing now for careers in the field.
Research Poster at WiCyS 2026
Chloe Kilroy, a CyberRambler scholar, presented her work on "Cyberbullying Networks: Analyzing User Roles and Interactions on Instagram" at the 2026 Women in Cybersecurity conference in March. Go Ramblers!
CyberFire @LUC
The Department of Computer Science, in partnership with the 7968 cybersecurity competitions student club and Argonne National Laboratory, organized a local cybersecurity competition called CyberFire. Students were involved in solving multiple CTF (Capture The Flag) challenges and learned how to be a cybersecurity professional. Shout out to Argonne National Lab for hosting the competition!
WiCyS 2026 Conference
Several students attended the annual Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) conference in March 2026 in the DC area. They walked away from the conference after having been immersed in a mix of professional development, technical learning, community networking, and personal empowerment. Other attendees included Dr. TaiNing Wang and a booth at the career expo from Loyola University Chicago. Join the Loyola student chapter of WiCyS by going to their website to learn more.
NCAE CyberGames Competition
The Loyola University Chicago Ramblers participated in the 2026 NCAE CyberGames Competition on February 28. NCAE CyberGames is a national cybersecurity competition designed to help students develop hands‑on defensive security skills in a real‑world, team‑based environment. During the event, teams work together to protect computer systems, maintain essential services, and respond to evolving cyber threats—mirroring the fast‑paced challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals. While our team did not qualify for the finals this year, they performed strongly by keeping their services operational for most of the competition and actively securing them against simulated attacks. Their teamwork and resilience reflect the growing strength of Loyola’s cybersecurity community. Participants: Rashmeet Singh, June Goodloe, Dalton Goodwin, Areej Imran, Isabella Alongi, and Emma Corpus.
Loyola Students Share Research at Midwestern Criminal Justice Meeting
Trevor Rowe, BS in Criminal Justice & Criminology, and Lauren Flanagan, MS in Psychology presented their work titled "Does the Cranky Uncle Game Reduce Believability of Misinformation about Undocumented Citizens and Criminal Behavior?" at the Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association on September 2025. This is interdisciplinary work with Dr. Eric Chan-Tin, Dr. Loretta Stalans, Dr. Jeff Huntsinger, and Dr. Jennifer Forestal. The work is funded by a grant from the Dr. Scholl Foundation.
Dr. Nohpill Park Talks Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and AI
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Dr. Nohpill Park’s visit on Thursday, October 9. Dr. Park, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Oklahoma State University, presented an engaging talk on the intersection of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Park received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University and has conducted extensive research in dependable and high-performance blockchain-based crypto computing, NFT design, and big data analytics. His lecture explored how emerging technologies can enhance security, transparency, and efficiency in digital systems, sparking insightful discussions among students and faculty alike.
AI & Academia Panel
We had a great turnout on Tuesday, October 14, for the AI & Academia: Six Disciplines, One Question – What is AI Doing to Education? panel hosted by the Loyola AI Society and Honors Student Government. Faculty from across departments—including Dr. Julie Chamberlin, Dr. Leo Irakliotis, Dr. Gil Morejon, Dr. Meghan Iverson, and Dr. Virginia Strain—discussed how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching, research, and academic integrity. Dr. Irakliotis also reflected on related topics presented during Dr. Nohpill Park’s recent visit from Oklahoma State University, where Dr. Park discussed blockchain, cryptocurrency, and AI.
Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge
Congrats to the Ramblers team, consisting of Lynette Lim, Lucia Garr, Daniel Gaevskiy, and Josh Honig, for participating in the New York Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge! A huge shout-out to their coach and mentor, Jocelyn Murray from Argonne National Lab!
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Loyola Awarded $30K Motorola Grant for Cybersecurity Scholars
Loyola University Chicago is thrilled to have received a grant for $30,000 from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. Through the grant, we'll be able to support six undergraduate students to participate in a cybersecurity experiential program.
Loyola’s Dr. Dligach Co-Leads $1M AI Project to Simplify Clinical Trial Consent
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, and Loyola University received a \$1,052,296 grant from PCORI to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve patients’ understanding of informed consent in clinical trials. Co-led by Dr. Danielle Bitterman (Harvard) and Dr. Dmitriy Dligach (Loyola), the team will develop AI tools that turn dense trial documents into plain-language summaries and interactive chatbot conversations, guided by a “Constitutional AI” approach to ensure ethics and accuracy. The Loyola portion of the grant, totaling \$291,251, supports Dr. Dligach’s team in creating scalable, patient-centered tools that strengthen trust and promote equitable trial participation.
Ramblers Qualify for 2CDC Cyber Defense Finals
A team from Loyola University Chicago, consisting of Daniel Gaevskiy, Lynette Lim, Chloe Kilroy, Josh Honig, and Arya Aftab, participated in the 2CDC (Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition) qualifiers on July 29. This competition challenges students to protect and defend a simulated corporate network from real-world cyberattacks while balancing day-to-day business operations.
Congratulations to Josh Honig – Outstanding Cybersecurity Competition Results!
Josh is a graduate student in the MS in Computer Science program with a concentration in Cybersecurity. He previously graduated from Loyola with his BS in Cybersecurity in May 2024 and is the co-founder of Loyola’s cybersecurity club, 7968.
Cybersecurity Talks at IEEE Conference
Josh Honig presented a peer-reviewed paper titled "Encrypted Network Traffic Analysis: To Website Fingerprinting and Beyond" and a peer-reviewed poster titled
1 Million in Linked NSF Grants to Support the BullyBlocker Project
The grant proposal Collaborative Research: SaTC: CORE: Medium: Toward Well-being by Design in Social Media, led by Dr. Yas Silva, has received funding from NSF.