Cathy Boys



Department

Engineering and Computer Information Systems
Role: Staff
Campus: West Plains

Postal mail

Missouri State University
Engineering and Computer Information Systems
128 Garfield
West Plains, MO 65775

Details

Education

  • MS, Missouri State University (2001)
  • MBA, Missouri State University (2000)
  • BS, Missouri University of Science & Technology (1987)

Teaching

  • CIS 201 Computer Applications for Business
  • CSC 297 Computer Science and Information Technology Capstone
  • EGR 100 Careers in Engineering and Computing
  • EGR 110 Introduction to Engineering Design
  • EGR 297 Engineering Capstone
  • UAS 110 Introduction to Drones (sUAS)

Professional experience

  • Dean for Career and Technical Education
  • Associate Professor of Computing and Engineering
  • Eleven years of experience in the manufacturing industry

Professional Organizations

  • Academy of Model Aeronautics
  • Association for Career and Technical Education
  • Association for Computer Machinery
  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  • Society of Women Engineers

Campus Service

  • Academic Leadership Committee
  • Curriculum Committee
  • Distance Learning Committee
  • Executive Budget Committee
  • Student Academic Advisor

Research and professional interests

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Data Science
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Certifications

  • Industry 4.0 Certified Associate
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Remote Pilot Certificate

Other interests

  • Collegiate Cross Country and Track
  • Genealogy
  • Photography
  • Production Agriculture
  • Travel

Awards and honors

  • West Plains Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year (2016)
  • President's Volunteer Service Award (2012-2013)
  • Dean's Merit Award for Meritorious Accomplishment in University Service (2010-2011)
  • Howell County Farm Family (2010)
  • Extension Leaders Honor Roll (2009)
  • Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2008)
  • Who's Who Among American Teachers (2002)
  • Business & Professional Women (BPW) Young Careerist of the Year (2000)