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  • Gary Ackerman, University at Albany – Defining What Drives A Terrorist

    Gary Ackerman, University at Albany – Defining What Drives A Terrorist

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    On University at Albany Week: Is terrorists’ violent behaviors driven by an ideology? Gary Ackerman, associate professor in the college of emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity, looks into this question. Associate Professor of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Gary Ackerman’s research focuses on understanding how terrorists and other adversaries make tactical, operational and…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.01.06)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.01.06)

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    University at Albany Week on The Academic Minute 2019.01.06 Monday, January 6th Gary Ackerman delves into defining what drives a terrorist to action. Tuesday, January 7th  Brendan Gaesser discovers a pathway from imagination to altruism. Wednesday, January 8th Beth DuFault examines how to improve the parent experience in the NICU. Thursday, January 9th Wonhyung Lee…