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At University of Advancing Technology (UAT), the Cyber Ninjas competition team stands as a cornerstone of our cybersecurity community. We're more than just a club—we are a diverse group of passionate students united by our love for cybersecurity, dedicated to skill development, and committed to creating an inclusive environment for newcomers and veterans alike. 

At University of Advancing Technology (UAT) the esports club is one of the biggest clubs on campus in terms of member count. Within the club we feature a common ground for all students to congregate and have fun in the usual high stress environment of college life. Not only does the club feature a high-skill environment for our students to challenge themselves, but we also have a casual environment as well for students to gather around games that they simply love to play allowing for the fostering of new skills within those games to show off to their peers.

University of Advancing Technology (UAT) Cyber Security Student Alexis Sloan attended the AZ Tech Council Event on Tuesday March 25th. She discusses the opportunities and learning experience the event brings to students.

University of Advancing Technology's (UAT) professor Ryan Murray, who teaches Digital Maker & Fabrication classes, has implemented an assignment in his DBM100 - 3D Build Tools class where students design and 3D print planes, they then get to launch into the quad on campus. 

I had the amazing opportunity to attend CactusCon this year, and I had a wonderful time! I am incredibly grateful for all of the talks I heard from, the professionals I got to meet, and the vendors I was able to speak with. I am also thankful for CactusCon for providing me with a free ticket as a student!

University of Advancing Technology's (UAT) Storyboarding class is described in the UAT Course Catalog as a course that unveils the art of visual storytelling. Storyboarding is an important skill for beginning directors to develop, to pre-visualize shots and sets. It is also a critical skill in creating animation sequences and is important to the multimedia developer in planning the needs of a project. Students apply storyboarding techniques to scripts by accurately showing camera angles, placement of the actors, etc. Emphasis is placed on accuracy and presentation. 

UAT student Baylee Balsimo Ketelhut describes her process working through this Ancient Envinronment across two Game Art & Animation classes with UAT Professor Jorge Portillo. He stated "She made all the 3D models in GAA220, Environment and FX using 3Ds Max and Maya and Textured it in GAA240 Texturing, this environment came out Epic!"

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the need for adaptive education is more pressing than ever. Eli Muir, an alumnus of the University of Advancing Technology (UAT) and a leader in the e-commerce sector at Disney, emphasizes the importance of a curriculum that evolves alongside industry needs. His experiences provide valuable insights into how UAT can continue to prepare students for the future.

As the digital landscape evolves, the demand for cybersecurity professionals has skyrocketed, making it an enticing field for individuals seeking new career opportunities. For Alexander McPeake, a veteran of the Air Force, the transition into cybersecurity has been both a personal and professional evolution marked by resilience and ambition.

University of Advancing Technology (UAT) student ambassadors are essential in guiding new and prospective students. They serve as the first point of contact, offering valuable insights, answering questions, and connecting students with the resources they need to succeed.