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Dr. Valerie Mercer
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Assistant Info Technology Professor, Retired CTO | Reposts with #ITECxxxx are associated with courses I teach. Reposts are not endorsements.
Middle Georgia State University School of Computing and Middle Georgia ISC2 will have a special Monday evening meeting Mon, July 14, at 5:30 pm at MGA Warner Robins Campus Walker Auditorium.
Robert Whetstine
Cybersecurity Leader and
Dir of Info Security
Global Payments Inc.
July 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
2025 NextGen Coders & MGA Summer Coding Camp July 7-11
Join MGA Computer Science RSO and NexGen Coders for a five-day clinic devoted to coding through games, apps, and creative projects. Lunch, snacks, and a free gift at MGA Warner Robins Campus in Administrative Services Building.
June 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
2025 MGA Summer Intensive Bootcamp Data Structures & Algorithms.
June 2- 5 8:30am to noon daily (Wrap-up at 1:00 PM on Day 4)
MGA Warner Robins Campus, Room ASB 214
-Focus: Java-based DSA
-Open To All MGA students and the public
May 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
MGA Computer Science Department to host grades 6-12 summer learning opportunity (with lunch, snacks, and tshirt) June 9-13 on the MGA Warner Robins Campus.
May 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
MGA School of Computing has a great learning opportunity for high schoolers in July! Registration is available at www.mga.edu/camps/
April 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Sharing the good news of the Middle Georgia State University and TCSG statewide articulation agreement and the new Artificial Intelligence BSIT degree at Southern Crescent Technical College today.
April 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Summer learning opportunity at MGA!
April 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
One more MGA Spring 2025 Java Bootcamp opportunity!
April 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
MGA Warner Robins Campus, ASB 214
Instructor: Dr. Myungjae Kwak
Open to all MGA students and the public
What to Bring: personal laptop with Git and GitHub pre-installed.
March 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The April ISC2/AITS Coffeehouse speaker event will feature MGA alumnus Wesley Altham. Tues, Apr 15 , 5:30 pm.

At 5 pm prior to program start, we will recognize graduating seniors with 3.85 or higher GPAs.

Tu, April 15 at 5 pm
MGA Warner Robins Campus Academic Services Building Walker Auditorium
March 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
MGA School of Computing and CCLD offer mock interviews Apr 8, 2 – 4 pm for current School of Computing students! This is a great chance to practice interview skills and receive feedback.
Check mga.edu email message for details!
March 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Join us in March for great speakers! MGA Chapter of Women in Technology will host three dynamic speakers.
February 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
You have another opportunity to learn full-stack web development!
React & Node.js Bootcamp II:
•Date: February 25, 2025
•Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
•Location: MGA Warner Robins Campus, ASB 214
•What to Bring: personal laptop with Node.js pre-installed
Node.js website: nodejs.org/en/download
February 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
February 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
React & Node.js Bootcamp II:
Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: MGA Warner Robins Campus, ASB 214
What to Bring: A personal laptop with Node.js pre-installed
Download and install from the official Node.js website: nodejs.org/en/download
February 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
School of Computing Dept of Computer Science Middle Georgia State University invites high schoolers to a coding competition!
Fri, Mar 7, 8:30- 3:30 MGA Warner Robins Campus Teams of 2-4 will compete to win prizes!

Free registration, lunch, and T-shirts.

comp.mga.edu/comp/event/3
February 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Attend the Feb 18, 5:30 pm Walker Auditorium MGA Warner Robins Campus speaker event.

Andrew Goodman is an MGA alumnus and research scientist at the GTRI.

Can't join in person? You are welcome to attend via MSTeams. Use the QR code in the graphic.
February 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The School of Computing at Middle Georgia State University invites high schoolers to showcase programming prowess in a Python coding competition!
Fri, Mar 7, 8:30 am-3:30 pm MGA Warner Robins Campus
Teams of 2-4 students will tackle engaging Python challenges.
February 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Today at 2 pm via MSTeams! See MGA email or latest newsletter for details.
February 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
MGA School of Computing active undergraduate/master’s degree students: ITEC4299/6299 Interest meeting for Cybersecurity Seminar this summer in Washington DC Tues Feb 4 at 2 pm Email Dr. KLingelbach at her MGA email address.
February 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Join MGA Assoc of IT Students (AITS) virtually for a special topic: Cyber Security Test Tips and Methods on Feb 4 at 2 pm.

Teams link: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...

Jim West has 32 years of IT experience with 20+ years focused on cybersecurity.

His eBook www.amazon.com/Cyber-Securi...
January 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Whether new to Java or looking to enhance programming skills, this is the perfect opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow. Tues Jan 28th 5–7PM
MGA Warner Robins Campus ABS214
Hands-on Java programming
Open to MGA students and the public!
January 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Java Bootcamp II: Whether new to Java or looking to enhance programming skills, this is the perfect opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Jan 28
5-7 PM
MGA Warner Robins Campus ABS214
Andrew Goodman, GTRI
Open to all MGA students and the public!
January 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Reserve your spot today! FREE Professional Learning Opportunity.

National Security Forum: February 6, 2025

Register here:
museumofaviation.org/moaevents/20...
January 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The MGA Association of IT Students (AITS) and ISC2 Coffeehouse Speaker Series resumes Tues, Jan 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm in MGA Warner Robins Campus Walker Auditorium. The featured speaker will be John Cozart of Robins Financial.
December 16, 2024 at 1:48 PM