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George Washington University has put out calls for papers on "Evolving Global Terrorism and Security Challenges".

The Program on Extremism at The George Washington University has issued a new call for papers for its upcoming publication, Terrorism in Transition: Global Extremism, Radicalization, and the Future of Security. This thematic issue aims to address pressing questions surrounding the evolving nature of global terrorist threats, the integration of modern technologies into extremist activities, and the practical measures for countering violent extremism. Scholars, researchers, and practitioners are invited to contribute original, research-driven papers with actionable insights.

Abstracts are due by May 20, 2025 and authors of accepted papers will receive a compensation of USD 1,000 per paper."

George Washington University goes on to note:

"We encourage original submissions addressing one or more of the following topics:

ISIS and Terrorism in Key Regions

• The resurgence and activities of ISIS in Africa, Afghanistan, and the Middle East.
• Strategies, operations, and regional impacts of ISIS affiliates.
• The current state of ISIS leadership and organizational structure.
• Systems of communication and coordination across ISIS leadership and regional branches.
• Lone wolf attacks, patterns, motivations, indicators/warnings, and prevention of lone wolf terrorist attacks in Europe and the United States.

Online Radicalization and Modern Technology

• The role of social media and digital platforms in radicalization and recruitment.
• Strategies for combating online extremist propaganda and radicalization.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Terrorism

• Potential terrorist applications of artificial intelligence.
• Countermeasures and ethical considerations regarding AI-driven terrorism threats.

Key Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline: May 20, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: June 10, 2025
Full Paper Submission Deadline: September 1, 2025
Publication Date: November 2025

Submission Process:

Interested authors should submit an abstract (300–500 words) stating their research question, methodology, key arguments, and a brief biography (150 words). Full papers will be carefully reviewed and may be subject to editing before publication. 

Please send submissions and inquiries to extremism@gwu.edu with the subject line: “PoECFP25 – Global Terrorism Dynamics.”

Here is a link with all the specifics: https://extremism.gwu.edu/2025-call-papers

Dissertation Defense: Michelle Velovich
Addressing Secondary Trauma: Organizational Leadership Responses to Violent Death Scenes Among First Responding Police Officers
College of Law and Public Service

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 / 11:00 am PT, 12:00 pm MT, 1:00 pm CT, 2:00 pm ET

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Meger Chappell
Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Stephanie Menefee
M.Velovich7325@o365.ncu.edu

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Meeting ID: 974 3547 4670
Passcode: 499171

Dissertation Defense: Uno Nwora
Lack of Transparency and Accountability in the Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering Policies in Nigeria: A Qualitative Case Study
College of Law and Public Service

Thursday, March 27, 2025 / 8:00 am PT, 9:00 am MT, 10:00 am CT, 11:00 am ET

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Vicki Lindsay
Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Bruce Lafond
U.Nwora8190@o365.ncu.edu

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Meeting ID: 940 7226 1805
Passcode: 743716

Dissertation Defense: Dwayne Doctor
Drill Rap Music Video's Association to Youth Gang Violence
College of Law and Public Service

Friday, March 21, 2025 / 1:30 pm PT, 2:30 pm MT, 3:30 pm CT, 4:30 pm ET

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Vicki Lindsay
Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Gabriele Suboch
D.Doctor5208@o365.ncu.edu

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Meeting ID: 914 1800 3035
Passcode: 902741

Major panel topics for this year’s
Maritime Risk Symposium (MRS25) are:

• How is the geo-strategic importance of the Arctic changing and what are the implications for U.S.
• National Defense and Security?
• What actions are necessary to protect U.S. sovereign
• interests in the Arctic region and what maritime
• risk(s) are associated with these changes?
• What are some key emerging Arctic maritime issues,
• risks, or opportunities and how could they to be
• addressed?

While we invite applicants to submit research posters specific to
these tracks, we encourage creativity and will consider all
applications that address maritime risk topics. As MRS2025 is an
online event, poster authors are not required to attend.
In addition, we welcome professional posters from non-students to
be shared and published. There is no master slide lay-out.

Send abstract submissions to
christine.duprow.1@us.af.mil
and Rick@RickPaxton.com

The Office of Graduate Studies invites doctoral students to showcase their research at the Doctoral Poster Session as part of National University’s commencement celebrations.

📅 Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa (Grand Ballroom) 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA
🏆 Award: Poster of the Year

This event provides an outstanding opportunity for students to present their work to peers, faculty, staff, and the broader National University community.

Application Details

📝 Deadline: April 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT (Early submissions encouraged!)
✅ How to Apply:

• Submit an online application via the Online Application Form.
• Use the National University poster template for your submission.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with notifications sent within five business days.
• Accepted students will receive detailed guidelines and revision deadlines from the Office of Graduate Studies.
• The Office of Graduate Studies will print all posters at no cost to students.

Poster of the Year Award

A committee of dissertation chairs and Office of Graduate Studies staff will select one outstanding poster for the Poster of the Year Award, announced at the event.

We encourage students to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to share research, gain recognition, and engage with the National University academic community!

MARCH 5 Deadline -
San Diego County university students:
Current college students (undergraduate or graduate),  adult re-entry students, students with financial needs (includes middle-income families):
The San Diego Foundation provides students access to more than 100 scholarship opportunities, with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000. Some scholarships can be renewed for multiple years. In 2024, San Diego Foundation (SDF) awarded more than $4.9 million in scholarships to over 1,200 students. 

The deadline to complete the common scholarship application is Wednesday, March 5, at 2 p.m. : https://www.sdfoundation.org/students/common-scholarship-application/

And another MARCH 5 Deadline –
FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS (not exclusive to SD):
Apply for LGBTQ+ Scholarships | Financial Support for College

MARCH 31 Deadline –
SD County university students (sophomore or above):

The Dr. Eugene Bailey Rising Leader Program at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA is now accepting applications for its August 2025 - June 2026 term.
This program invites community college and university students (sophomore or above) to serve a 1-year term on the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA’s Board of Advisors. Selected Rising Leaders will work directly with experienced board members, participate in committees, attend YMCA events, and contribute to community initiatives in Southeast San Diego — all while building valuable leadership, collaboration, and decision-making skills.  Upon completion of their term, the Rising Leader will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship toward their educational pursuits.

Young Leaders in San Diego:  Dr. Eugene Bailey Rising Leader Program: 
https://www.ymcasd.org/about-y/news-center/programs/rising-leaders-program/

The Human Exploitation Rescue Operation (HERO) Child-Rescue Corps Program is seeking candidates for a one-year PAID internship at computer forensic laboratories in the DHS/ICE Homeland Security Investigations law enforcement offices throughout the United States. This program is designed to combat and prevent child exploitation and is open to wounded, ill, and injured veterans and transitioning service members who have or expect to receive a VA disability rating. 

As a part of the program, interns will attend 3 weeks of indoctrination training and 10 weeks of computer forensics training in Fairfax, VA. The indoctrination training includes vital new employee training and agency familiarization. This position is designed to support HSI Special Agents as they investigate criminal activity.

See below link for further details on requirements. 

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/821729100

For more information on this program

Are you, or do you know a promising student who could present at ARC2025, taking place April 2 – 4, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Orange County, CA?  WSCUC believes student perspectives are critical in conversations about the vision, tools, and shared commitment to student success.  

We invite full-time students who are not full-time employees at any higher education institution to submit a poster proposal that builds on the conference theme and highlights exemplary practices and fresh approaches. Special consideration will be given to proposals addressing the following tracks: 

•    Success for all students
•    Postgraduation outcomes that matter
•    Accreditation in action
•    Higher education in the age of AI
•    Value and practice of innovation 

Proposals are due by January 31, 2025. Accepted proposals are eligible for the $50 student poster presenter registration rate. 

Submit a student poster proposal today! 

Annual Hazards and Disasters Student Paper Competition

The Natural Hazards Center created the Annual Hazards and Disasters Student Paper Competition for undergraduate and graduate students in 2004 as a way to recognize and promote the next generation of hazards and disaster researchers.

Papers are judged on originality, writing quality, and knowledge of the topic. One undergraduate and one graduate winner each will receive $250, publication on the Natural Hazards Center website, and free registration to the Natural Hazards Workshop and the Researchers Meeting.

Eligibility

Papers can present current research, literature reviews, theoretical arguments, or case studies. Eligible topics include floods and floodplain management, hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, climate change, warning systems, hazard mitigation, emergency management, vulnerability, risk communication, and other topics related to the social and behavioral aspects of hazards and disaster research.

• The author must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or within one year of gradaution, when submitting a paper. Students who are affiliated with the Natural Hazards Center are not eligible to apply.
• Papers must be authored by an individual student and cannot be co-authored with another person.
• Papers cannot be under consideration or accepted for publication at the time of submission.
• Papers presented or submitted for presentation at professional meetings are allowable.
• Papers must be submitted as a double-spaced Word document, in 12-point Calibri font, and less than 25 pages (~6,500 words) excluding references. Papers that are not formatted correctly or are over 25 pages will be disqualified.
• Papers must include a brief abstract, no longer than 250 words, that provides an overview of the paper. The abstract does not count toward the page limit.
• Winning submissions will be edited for Natural Hazards Center style and length before publication.

Judging

Papers will be judged for originality and content, as well as writing quality. Well-organized and logical theses or arguments that are engaging, demonstrate the author’s knowledge and ability to integrate a broad scope of resources, and demonstrate strong grammatical and spelling skills will be favored.

The winning author will earn $250, free registration to the Workshop, and a commemorative plaque in addition to having their photo, paper title, and paper abstract featured in the Workshop program.

Academic Integrity

Submissions must adhere to the University of Colorado Honor Code. Students are encouraged to use in-text citations, footnotes, or endnotes to reference information sources.

Deadline and Submission

Students should submit their paper online by Friday, January 24, 2025.

Apply to the Student Paper Competition

Go to this link https://hazards.colorado.edu/awards/paper-competition   and look for the blue "Apply To the Student Paper Competition" button

To see a list of all previous winners, please click here: https://hazards.colorado.edu/awards/paper-competition/previous-winners

Questions?

If you have questions about the paper awards, please contact Chair of the Student Paper Competition, Rachel Adams Rachel.Adams-1@colorado.edu.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/HvMuu39a0M?origin=lprLink

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You're Invited! Cyber Security Career Fair – Hosted by The Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Security

• • • Friday, September 27^th, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
    • https://caecommunity.6connex.com/event/virtual/students/register
    • ** This event is NOT hosted by National University. It is hosted by the National Cybersecurity Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cybersecurity Community are hosting the seventh annual National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair
    • This event is open to students and alumni from over 400 institutions designated as Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), and Research (CAE-R) and institutions in the Candidate's Program (pending approval).

In collaboration with the Outreach Committee, AAfPE is hosting a panel discussion on Behavioral Health and the Judicial System, with a focus on our role as educators and practitioners on July 26^th at 12PM Eastern Time. This event is open to the public.

Please register for the event: https://form.jotform.com/241935098853165

Zoom Link for the Event: https://zoom.us/j/99797961221

A Generational Perspective of Queer Feelings Toward Police Acts of Rainbow-washing in the United States; A Qualitative Comparative Case Study

College of Law and Public Service

Thursday, June 27, 2024 / 8:30 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Vicki Lindsay

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Gabriele Suboch

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Meeting ID: 954 5768 3047

Passcode: 302143

Tactical Transitions and Exploring Experiences of Veterans Moving to Student Roles: A Multiple Case Study

College of Law and Public Service

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 / 11:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Erin Hoffer

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Lori Demeter

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Meeting ID: 919 4839 9154

Passcode: 190167

May 23, 2024, 12 pm-1 pm PST

The Academic Success Center invites you to an open house on Thursday, May 23, at 12 pm PST! Stop by and interact with Academic Success Center staff, faculty members, and colleagues from around the University! There will be tours of the ASC, important updates, and information about upcoming workshop launches. Please grab a cup of coffee, join us, and let’s “brew” some opportunities to interact and collaborate!

Register Here: https://app.inspace.chat/space/413AC361F26385618A9B2D512B77DC1383242BB2

Join us for a Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law membership information session! 

Agenda:

1. Benefits of joining Phi Alpha Delta
2. How to join Phi Alpha Delta
3. Q&A session

Please join us on Wednesday, May 8^th from 5 – 5:30pm Pacific Time. 

Join our session here: https://nu.zoom.us/j/5177246414

Phi Alpha Delta is an international professional law fraternity that promotes integrity, compassion, and courage through service to the student, university, profession, and community. There are many benefits of joining PAD, including leadership development, professional networking opportunities, member discounts, and scholarship opportunities.

Please contact Professor Hugh Kelso at hugh.kelso@natuniv.edu with any questions.

Dissertation defense: Rodney Welch

Addressing Racial Inequality in Homeownership: Dissecting the Crisis and Detangling the Divides in the Black Homeownership Gap

School of Public Service

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 / 6:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Morris Thompson

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Lori Demeter

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Meeting ID: 924 2326 7693

Passcode: 567102

Dissertation defense: Leanne Farinella

Personality Traits of Aryan Brotherhood Prison Gang Leaders: A Mixed Methods Content Analysis

College of Law and Public Service

Monday, March 25, 2024 / 7:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Vicki Lindsay

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Blake Lafond

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Meeting ID: 912 2604 6245

Passcode: 131957

Dissertation defense: Marla Cobb

School Educator and Administrator Perceptions of Impact on the Effectiveness of COVID-19 Policy Implementation: A Qualitative Case Study

School of Law and Public Service

Monday, March 11 2024 / 11:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Erin Hoffer

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Lori Demeter

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Meeting ID: 988 3363 8624

Passcode: 190069

Dissertation defense: Christa Grayson-Evans

The Impact of Internal Organizational Policies on Culture Within Accountability Courts

College of Law and Public Service

Monday, March 4, 2024 / 10:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Erin Hoffer

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Lori Demeter

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Meeting ID: 933 9452 8791

Passcode: 245819

Dissertation defense: Christie Sadler Moore

The Lived Experiences of African American Women Transitioning from the Military to the Civilian Sector: A Phenomenological Study

College of Law and Public Service

Monday, February 5, 2024 / 7:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Erin Hoffer

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Lori Demeter

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Meeting ID: 970 1894 0394

Passcode: 832081

     Register to "Skill Up"

Date & Time

Jan 18, 2024 05:00 PM  in  Arizona

Description

In this webinar, IRB staff will provide a general overview of the IRB Application, including steps required prior to application, the overall application process, and specifics about the application platform (Cayuse), including sample applications and typical supplemental documents. Information about what to expect after application will also be presented. For student accessibility accommodations, please email SAS@nu.edu to request services for this event.

Dissertation defense: James Nagy

Diverting People in Crisis from Incarceration Through Crisis Intervention

College of Law and Public Service

Monday, January 22, 2024 / 10:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Jennifer Biddle

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Gabriele Suboch

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Meeting ID: 948 0760 8875

Passcode: 590970

Dissertation defense: Jeremy Clarke

Mental Health Court Stakeholder Perceptions of Effectiveness of Court Mechanisms and Programs in the Absence of Nationwide Standardization: A Qualitative Case Study

College of Law and School of Professional Services

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 / 8:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Gabriele Suboch

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Blake Lafond

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Meeting ID: 920 3672 9171

Passcode: 461717

Reducing Recidivism through Rehabilitative Reintegration Education: A Phenomenological Study

School of Business

Friday, December 15, 2023 / 2:00 PM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Ian Cole

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Gabriele Suboch

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Meeting ID: 983 7705 3783

Passcode: 088374

Digital Insurance Platform and the Propensity to Commit Insurance Fraud: A Quantitative Correlational Study

Friday, October 27, 2023 / 8:00 AM PDT

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Vicki Lindsay

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Gabriele Suboch

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Meeting ID: 954 0113 9408

Passcode: 168563

Join us for National University’s Strong Start Workshop, a two-hour workshop on all the essential information needed to be thoroughly equipped for your first class! During the workshop, we will provide a personal tour of how to get started at NU, including navigating your student portal and online course. We will also cover the many academic support resources available to you and show you where to go for live help and questions. There will be time for questions and clarifications throughout the Zoom session. Do not miss this personalized Strong Start session, and get prepared to take your first class at NU!

Oct 23, 2023 03:00 PM PST

Register Here!

You found a job that you are really interested in, and your application is submitted. After your resume and application materials have done their part comes the interview. The company has decided you have the skills and abilities to do the job, and now they want to get to know you better in the next phase of the hiring process. This is your time to shine, but how will you prepare and stand out as the top candidate for the job? Dr. Matt Vaartstra, a career advisor with NU Career Services, will take you through interview best practices for before, during, and after your interview to ensure that you will have confidence headed into your next interview. We will discuss preparation strategies, how to answer common questions (and handle challenging ones), and focus your interview on creating a connection with the company to optimize your chances of landing the job. Bring your questions about the interview process for open Q+A at the end.

November 7th 2 Pacific, 3 Mountain, 4 Central, 5 Eastern 
Register to “Skill Up”

Don’t sit there wondering and agonizing without understanding what to do. If we don’t know, we will find someone who does! Open to any 1:1 Doctoral student in the School of Public Service or another school that has a specialization in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or Homeland Security.

If you are a 1:1 Doctoral student and have a question about the dissertation, dissertation experience, or your topic, no matter where you are in your degree plan, please feel free to jump into these hour long office hours to ask your question. You can come and go as you please during the hour. 

• October 5, 3 pm ET, 12 pm PT – Erin Hoffer, PhD – Specialization in Public Administration
• October 9, 10 am ET, 7 am PT – Jennifer Biddle, PhD – Specialization in Criminal Justice
• October 20, 1 pm ET, 10 am PT – Vicki Lindsay, PhD – Specializations in Criminal Justice and Research Methods
• October 24, 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT – Gabriele Suboch, PhD – Specialization in Criminal Justice

Just click this link to enter office hours during these times https://nu.zoom.us/s/4184777045

Don’t sit there wondering and agonizing without understanding what to do. If we don’t know, we will find someone who does!

Open to any 1:1 Doctoral student in the School of Public Service or another school who has a specialization in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or Homeland Security. If you are in the 1:1 program and have a question about the dissertation, dissertation experience, or your topic, no matter where you are in your degree plan, please feel free to jump into these office hours to ask your question.

 August 29, 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT – Gabriele Suboch, PhD – Specialization in Criminal Justice

September 8, 1 pm ET, 10 am PT – Vicki Lindsay, PhD – Specializations in Criminal Justice and Research Methods

September 11, 10 am ET, 7 am PT – Jennifer Biddle, PhD – Specialization in Criminal Justice

September 21, 3 pm ET, 12 pm PT – Erin Hoffer, PhD – Specialization in Public Administration

September 26, 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT – Gabriele Suboch, PhD – Specialization in Criminal Justice

Just click this link to enter office hours during these times  https://nu.zoom.us/s/4184777045

Each time offered lasts an hour. You can come and go as you please.