Post-Doctoral Fellows
Bidisha Biswas, “Examination of the role of diaspora communities in the United States in terrorism and counter-terrorism efforts”
Political Science, Western Washington University
Mentor: Jonathan Wilkenfeld
Lorraine du Clos Tournyol, “Examination of trends and consequences of terrorist activity in France and Algeria”
Economics, University of Maryland
Mentor: Gary LaFree
Megumi Kano, “Examination of disaster preparedness in California schools”
Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles
Mentor: Linda Bourque
Anthony Lemieux, “Examination of reactions to policy as motivations for terror support”
Psychology, State University of New York (SUNY) Purchase
Mentor: Jonathan Wilkenfeld
Sophia Moskalenko, “Scenario-based surveys exploring radicalization in Israel”
Psychology, Bryn Mawr College
Mentor: Clark McCauley
R. Karl Rethemeyer, “Examination of terrorist communication and dark networks”
Political Science, University at Albany, State University of New York
Mentor: Gary Ackerman
Stephen M. Shellman, “Examination of terrorism and ethnic political violence in Southeast Asia”
Political Science, University of Georgia
Mentor: Victor Asal
Pre-Doctoral Fellows
Hamilton Bean, “Examination of homeland security information bulletins from DHS and other governmental, commercial, and non-governmental providers and how the interpretation and use of homeland security information bulletins within emergency management organizations influences preparedness”
Communication, University of Colorado
Mentor: Lisa Keranen
Xiaoyan Chen, “Examination of human motivations and goal setting in terrorist motivations and intents”
Psychology, University of Maryland
Mentor: Arie Kruglanski
W. Michael Dunaway, “Examination of disaster preparedness in local businesses”
Crisis Emergency Risk Mgt., George Washington University
Mentor: Monica Schoch-Spana
Shira Fishman, “Examination of the legacy of terrorist attacks on individuals and the need for cognitive closure”
Psychology, University of Maryland
Mentor: Arie Kruglanski
Shawn Flanigan, “Examination of the relationships between charity, political insurgency, and terror”
Public Administration, University at Albany, State University of New York
Mentor: Victor Asal
Albert Gamarra, “Examination of right-wing criminal behavior in the United States by former military personnel and former prisoners”
Criminology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York
Mentor: Steven M. Chermak
Jennifer S. Goldman, “Examination of humiliation as motivation for extremism and violence”
Psychology, Columbia University
Mentor: Arie Kruglanski
Lindsay Heger, “Examination of terrorist target selection as a function of political salience of target”
Political Science, University of California- San Diego
Mentor: Victor Asal
Ashley Nellis, “Examination of the relationships between media exposure, fear of terrorism, and attitudes towards counter-terror policies”
Criminology, George Washington University
Mentor: Kathleen Tierney
Brian H. Nussbaum, “Examination of intelligence operations at the local level in New York City and London”
Political Science, University at Albany, State University of New York
Mentor: Victor Asal
Edward Orehek, “Consequences of Collectivism for Terrorism”
Psychology, University of Maryland
Mentor: Arie Kruglanski
Sharon R. Teitler, “Examination of the impact of terror on the economy and the tourist industry”
Economics, University of Haifa
Mentor: Laura Dugan
Mischelle Van Brakle, “Examination of terrorist groups compared to groups that pursue political change through peaceful means in South Africa”
Criminology, University of Maryland
Mentor: Gary LaFree
Michele M. Wood, “Examination of individual preparedness for disasters, in an effort to assess and work toward behavior change for terror preparedness”
Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles
Mentor: Linda Bourque
