Roundtable: Studying Extremism in the Current Political Climate

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Sessions

Abstract/Description

Scholars of terrorism and extremism from different stages of their career discuss navigating their scholarly agendas in the current funding and political environment. We will discuss preserving scientific integrity and academic freedom while studying sensitive topics, such as how political rhetoric leads to harmful outcomes. We will also discuss ways to fund academic research and keep research centers active when funding sources have been cut.

Sub Unit

• Area XIV. Roundtables

Chair

• Laura Dugan, The Ohio State University

Discussants

• Jack Wippell, The Ohio State University

• Erin M. Kearns, University of Nebraska Omaha / NCITE

• Neil Shortland, University of Massachusetts Lowell

• Michael H. Becker, NCITE

• Megan K. McBride, CNA's Institute for Public Research

• Murat Haner, Arizona State University

• Melissa Swauncy-Coleman, DePaul University

Organized by a Division or external group?

Terrorism and bias crime