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Paving the way for innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
These studies span a wide array of critical areas, from understanding and combating terrorism to enhancing the resilience of global supply chains, and from integrating advanced technologies in agriculture to exploring the dynamics of community responses to disasters. Together, these efforts are shaping a more secure, resilient, and adaptive future.
Research Partnerships
USC CREATE
We are partnership with USC Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Threats and Emergencies (CREATE) on various research collaborations. As a DHS Center of Excellence, CREATE will serve as research mentor partner with CSUDH, with the aim of experiential learning in homeland security research projects. Projects will encompass important topics aligned with CREATE’s mission, including systems engineering, cybersecurity, homeland defense, terrorism and extremism, disaster management, collaborative governance, government use of technology and supply chain management. CREATE will work with us to develop a robust experiential research mentorship program, with mechanisms to match students and faculty on important projects. We will develop avenues to communicate research findings, with pathways for technology transition. We will introduce participants to research careers and mentor them, should they choose, in preparation for doctoral programs.
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Homeland Security and Terrorism
Focused on understanding the complex dynamics of threats to national security and the strategies to mitigate them. It covers topics such as terrorism, systemic approaches to homeland security, and the behavioral responses to terror events. These works provide comprehensive insights into the challenges facing security professionals and map out career opportunities within this critical field.
Supply Chain and Economic Resilience
Addressing the vulnerabilities and resilience of supply chains and economic systems in the face of threats, particularly counterfeit electronics, natural disasters, and pandemics. By applying innovative methodologies, these projects explore ways to enhance supply chain flexibility and economic stability, ensuring that critical systems can withstand and recover from disruptions, safeguarding society's essential functions.
Environmental and Community Resilience
Exploring how communities can adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, disasters, and pandemics. These projects are focused on integrating technology, like IoT in agriculture, and studying the effects of telecommuting on land use. Additionally assessing community responses, such as voluntary behaviors during crises and the role of social media in government emergency messaging.