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At the University of Arizona, veterans are honored year-round for their service and the valuable skills they bring to the community. With a long military history, the university ranks as the top program for veterans. Veterans like Jeff Jones and Jeff Otteson use their military experiences in IT and security to strengthen UITS, applying skills in problem-solving, resilience, and adaptability to support the university’s mission and technological growth.

Dr. Elise Lauterbur’s work as an evolutionary ecologist highlights the impact of High Performance Computing (HPC) in advancing scientific research. Starting with behavioral ecology, she used HPC to study virus resilience in bats and viral adaptations in mammals, developing tools like Bayesian models and a convolutional neural network (CNN) for genomic analysis. Now a faculty member at the University of Vermont, Elise credits HPC for enabling her to explore complex biological questions in ways that were previously impossible, driving innovations in genomics and evolutionary biology.

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) draws to a close, it’s crucial to transform the security practices we've learned into lasting habits. This month has highlighted essential strategies to protect against the ever-evolving threats from cybercriminals. From safeguarding your identity and securing your mobile devices to recognizing suspicious communications, adopting these practices can significantly enhance your online security. Stay informed and proactive—cybercrime is becoming more sophisticated, and our defenses must evolve accordingly.