Cathy Proffitt Boys

Details

Education

• MS, Computer Information Systems, Missouri State University
• MBA, Missouri State University
• BS, Mechanical Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Teaching

• CIS 201 Introduction to Current and Emerging Technologies in Business
• CSC 297 Computer Science and Information Technology Capstone
• EGR 100 Careers in Engineering and Computing
• EGR 110 Introduction to Engineering Design
• EGR 120 Introduction to Computer Aided Design
• EGR 297 Engineering Capstone
• QBA 237 Basic Business Statistics
• UAS 110 Introduction to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
• UAS 140 Drone Design and Construction
• UAS 220 Drone Mapping and Geospatial Analysis

Professional experience

• Dean for Career and Technical Education
• Department Chair of Computer Science and Engineering Technology
• Associate Professor of Computing and Engineering
• Eleven years of experience in the manufacturing industry

Professional Organizations

• Academy of Model Aeronautics
• Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
• Society of Manufacturing 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

• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Remote Pilot Certificate, FAA
• Industry 4.0 Certified Associate, NC3/Festo
• Generative AI Certificate, NC3/Trane
• Data Analytics Certificate, NC3/Trane

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)