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Chad Painter serves as a Lecturer in the Technology, Design, and Technical Education department at Utah State University's Brigham City campus, bringing over 25 years of information technology experience to his teaching role. His position focuses on practical technical education with strong industry connections.
His educational foundation includes:
- MA in Music Technology (Performance Technology) from Southern Utah University (2026)
- MS in Space Studies (Planetary Science) from American Military University (2019)
- MS in Computer Science (Information Systems Management) from University of Phoenix (2003)
- BS in Electronics Engineering from ITT Technical Institute (1996)
- Additional Electronics Engineering training from ITT Technical Institute (1995)
Research centers on Robotics and Electronics systems development, with significant emphasis on STEM community outreach initiatives. His work bridges academic theory and real-world technical applications, particularly in cybersecurity frameworks and space technology education. Professional certifications include NASA Solar System Ambassador status and multiple online teaching credentials from the American Council on Education.
Recognition includes:
- Faculty Member of the Year (Utah State University, 2019)
Teaching portfolio demonstrates deep expertise across IT security domains through courses like Penetration Testing, Security and Digital Forensics, and Disaster Recovery systems, alongside foundational courses in Hazard Recognition and Cloud Computing. His curriculum development reflects current industry standards in information technology management.
