11th AnnualHomeland Defense & Security Education Summit
Wicked Problems in Homeland Security: Keeping Education and Research Relevant
October 11-13, 2018University at Albany
Main Campus
Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security
in partnership with
Department of Homeland SecurityFederal Emergency Management Agency
& University at Albany
College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security & Cybersecurity
Summit AgendaThursday, October 11
12:30 – 1:00pm Event Registration and Check-in
1:00 – 1:05 Opening Comments/Administrative NotesSteve ReccaDirector, University and Agency Partnership Initiative
1:05 - 1:30 Welcome RemarksRobert GriffinDean, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and CybersecurityUniversity at Albany
Terry HastingsSenior Policy AdvisorNew York Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
Glen WoodburyDirector, Center for Homeland Defense & SecurityNaval Postgraduate School
1:30 – 2:30 Leadership KeynoteTBA
2:30 – 2:45 BREAK
2:45 – 4:00 Roundtable Discussion
Wicked Problems in Security, Intelligence, and Emergency ManagementModerator: Mike McDanielWestern Michigan University, Thomas Cooley M. School of Law
Panelists:- (T) Robert Salesses
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense Integration & Defense Support of Civil Authorities)
- Hannes KontDeputy Secretary General, Estonian Ministry of Interior
- Scott GenoveseDirector, DHS Global Maritime Coordination Center
- Robert GriffinDean, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and CybersecurityFormer Acting DHS Undersecretary for Science & Technology
4:10 – 5:10 Program Discussions
Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council Trent FrasierDHS Office of Academic Engagement
National Training and Education SystemWendy WalshFEMA/NTES Higher Education Program Director
North American Aerospace Defense Command & US Northern CommandEd CampbellN-NC/J7 Education Director
International Society for Preparedness, Resilience & SecurityJim RamsayExecutive Director
5:15 – 5:30 Day One Wrap-UpSteve ReccaDirector, University and Agency Partnership Initiative
5:30 – 7:00 Reception (Location)Sponsored by the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity
7:00pm End of Day 1
Summit AgendaFriday, October 12
7:30 - 8:00am Event Registration and Check-in
8:00 – 8:05 Opening Comments/Administrative Notes Steve ReccaDirector, University and Agency Partnership Initiative
8:05 – 9:45 Panel DiscussionHomeland Security Theory
Moderator: Bert TussingArmy War College
Panelists:- Keith Cozine
St. John’s University
- Jim RamsayUniversity of New Hampshire
- John ComiskeyMonmouth University
- Dave McIntyreTexas A&M University
9:45 – 10:00 BREAK
10:00 – 10:40 KeynoteKathleen FoxFEMA Assistant Administrator, National Preparedness Directorate
10:45 – 11:45 Roundtable DiscussionMaximum of Maximums: Planning – and Educating – For Catastrophic Events
Moderator: Dave McIntyreTexas A&M University
Panelists:
- Kathleen FoxFEMA Assistant Administrator, National Preparedness Directorate
- Roger ParrinoDirector, New York Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
- Brad KiesermanVice President Disaster Operations, American Red Cross
- Laura KavanaughFirst Deputy Commissioner, New York City Fire Department
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch Keynote
- Roger ParrinoDirector, New York Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
Concurrent Break-Out Session 1
A: Research Panel – Intelligence, Information & Defending Democracy
1:00 – 2:30 Enduring Challenges in Homeland and National SecurityModerator: George Schwartz, Immaculata University
- Human Security and Climate Change as Wicked Problems in Homeland and National Security: Implications for a More Resilient National Security StrategyJames Ramsay, University of New HampshireTerrence Sullivan, University of Akron
- TBA
B: Research Panel – Catastrophic Events: When the Maximum of Maximums Applies
1:00 – 2:30 Building a Culture of PreparednessModerator: Wendy Walsh, FEMA/NTES Higher Education Program DirectorDiscussant: Edward Gabriel
- Eric Stern, University at Albany- Heidi Cordi, Albany Medical College- Kate Browne, Colorado State University- Laura Olson, Georgetown University
C: Research Panel – Identifying, Applying, & Managing Emerging Technologies
1:00 – 2:30 Technology IssuesModerator: Terry Hastings, NY Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
- Daniel Stevens, Accenture- Gary Ackerman, University at Albany- Jeffery Johnson, University of Mississippi
- Adapting "Normal" Sensors to Support Understanding of "Non-normal" Events: Evidence from 9/11 in NYC, Hurricane Katrina and Super Storm SandyDavid Mendoca, Rensselaer Polytechnic InsituteXin Zhang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Insitute
D: Research Panel – Operationalizing Homeland Defense & Security
1:00 – 2:30 Operational Considerations in Securing the HomelandModerator: Cameron Carlson, University of Alaska - Fairbanks
- FEMA's National Mobilization MissionBert Tussing, Army War College
- Hybrid Warfare and Multi-Domain Operations: Considerations for the Homeland Defense and Security EnterpriseEric Powell, Army War College
- Drone Threat: Issues in Counter-Threat ApplicationVan Romero, New Mexico Technical UniversityRichard Miller, New Mexico Technical University
E: Individual Presentations: Contemporary Issues in HS & EM
1:00 – 1:40 The Power of CommunicationChelsea Treboniak, Owner, Critical Ops
1:50 – 2:30 How Do Authoritarian States React to the Use of Information as a Tool of Foreign Policy? A Case Study of RussiaScott Fisher, New Jersey City University
Concurrent Break-Out Session 2
A: Research Panel – Intelligence, Information & Defending Democracy
2:45 – 4:15 Crisis Lawyering and Working with Lawyers in CrisesModerator: Eric Stern, University at Albany
- Scott Westphal, Harvard Law School- Tom Balint, FEMA Office of Chief Counsel- Ella Carlberg, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency- Brad Kieserman, Red Cross- Sarah Rogerson, Albany Law School
B: Research Panel – Democratizing Security: Diversity in HS, EM, and Intelligence
2:45 – 4:15 Security & Resilience: Comparative ContextsModerator: TBA
- Challenges of Assessing Community Disaster Resilience in a Pre-disaster ContextAnthony Abruzzese, Boston University
- Security Challenges Facing Small Countries: The Case of KosovoJohn Fisher, Utah Valley UniversitySteve Holley, Utah Valley University
- Case Studies from Western China: How Far Could U.S. Policies go to Monitor Extremism?Megan Raines, Utah Valley University
C: Research Panel – Health Preparedness and Response
2:45 – 4:15 Emerging Cyber Issues in Health Care and Crisis ManagementModerator: Sora Park, University at Albany
- Craig Felty, Hancock Regional Hospital- David Turetsky, University at Albany- Brian Nussbaum, University at Albany
D: Research Panel – Homeland Security Education: Competencies & Accreditation
2:45 – 4:15 Development of the Next Generation Core Competency FrameworkModerator: Rich Suttie, NPS Center for Homeland Defense & Security
- Steve Jensen, California State University Long Beach- Shirley Feldmann-Jensen, California State University Long Beach- Sandy Smith, Arkansas Technical University
E: Individual Presentations: Contemporary Issues in HS & EM
2:45 – 3:25 Unpacking a Homeland Security "Catastrophe": The Case of Attacks on Nuclear FacilitiesGary Ackerman, University at Albany
3:35 – 4:15 Integrating Design Thinking into Homeland Security & Emergency Management ProgramsWendy Walsh, FEMA/NTES Higher Education Program Director
Concurrent Breakout Session 3
A: Research Panel – Intelligence, Information & Defending Democracy
4:30 – 6:00 Border Security Changing Technologica, Political and Administrative EnvironmentsModerator: Michael Beckman, DHS Office of Intelligence & Analysis
- Big Data on the Border: A Case Study of Artificial Intelligence in U.S.-Mexico Border SecurityStephen Coulthart, University of Texas - El Paso
- From Hot Spots to Hot Paths: Modeling Probable Pathways for Human Smuggling Along the U.S.-Mexico BorderBrandon Behlendorf, University at Albany
- Drones along Borders: Border Security UAVs in the United States and the European UnionRey Koslowski, University at Albany
- Comparative Border Security within the Anglosphere Keith Cozine, St John’s University
B: Research Panel – Democratizing Security: Diversity in HS, EM and Intelligence
4:30 – 6:00 Security & Resilience: Comparative Contexts IIModerator: TBA
- Diversity in Emergency Management ScholarshipDeeDee Bennett, University of Nebraska - Omaha
- Integrating Academics with Practitioners in Homeland Security EnterpriseMike McDaniel, Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolDenise Cartolano, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Should Public Health/Medical Issues be an Integral Part of our Curricula?Rebekah Doyle, Northeastern State University - OklahomaSean Eric McGee, University of Alaska – Fairbanks
- Review of Emergency Planning Policy and Procedures Required for Tribal GovernmentsJohn Fisher, Utah Valley UniversityLee Dayberry, Utah Valley UniversityCharise Jensen, Utah Valley University
C: Research Panel – Health Preparedness and Response
4:30 – 6:00 Disaster Public Health and ResilienceModerator: Heidi Cordi, Albany Medical College
- Building a Culture of Preparedness in Medical OrganizationsEdward Gabriel, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Preparedness and Response), Department of Health and Human Services
- Pandemic Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases: Public Health Issues in Homeland Defense and SecurityEric Powell, Army War College
- Teaching Resilience and Disaster Medicine; Who Owns What?Donald Donahue, University of Maryland University College
- TBDSamantha Penta, University at Albany
D: Research Panel – Workforce Development Strategies
4:30 – 6:00 Development of the Next Generation HS/EM ProfessionalModerator: Rich Suttie, NPS Center for Homeland Defense & Security
- American Samoa Community College: Practitioner-Focused Education Program(T) Tafaimamao Tua-Tupuola, Amercian Samoa Community College
- Managing in the Homeland Security Industry: About the Need to Tailor Specialized MBA ProgramsMichel Bosco, Université Côte d’Azur
- Building the Bridge Between Education and Experience: Experiential Learning in Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementWayne Bergeron
- Improving the Workforce Development Needs of the Homeland Security Enterprise- William Toms, Fairleigh Dickinson University
E: Individual Presentations: Contemporary Issues in HS & EM
4:30 – 5:10 Assessing the Township of Woodbridge, New Jersey Community Emergency Response Team in Furthering Community ResilienceMichael Barany, New Jersey City University
5:20 – 6:00 Critical Infrastructure Partnerships and Information Sharing During ResponseMichele Samarya-Timm, Somerset County Public Health
6:00pm End of Day 2
Summit AgendaSaturday, October 13
8:00 - 8:30am Event Registration and Check-in
8:30 – 8:35 Opening Comments/Administrative Notes Steve ReccaDirector, University and Agency Partnership Initiative
Concurrent Workshop Session 1Breakout Session 4
A: HS/EM Program Accreditation
8:40-10:30 Facilitators: - James Ramsay
University of New Hampshire- Wendy Walsh
FEMA/NTES Higher Education Program Director
B: Authors Roundtable
8:40-10:30 Facilitator:- Keith Logan
Kutztown University
Homeland Security Cultures: Enhancing Values while Fostering Resilience (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2018)Alexander Siedschlag and Andrea Jerković (eds.)
Border Security, 2nd Ed. (Carolina Academic Press, Durham, NC)James Phelps, Jeffrey Dailey, and Monica Koenigsberg
Cybersecurity: Bridging the Gap Between Technician & Management (Kendall-Hunt, Dubuque, IA)James Phelps and Ervin Frenzel
C: Individual Presentations: Contemporary Issues in HS & EM Education
8:40-9:10 How to Manage Cybersecurity Risks: An Educational PerspectiveUnal Tatar, University at Albany
9:20-9:50 A New Methodology To Identify the Core Themes for Homeland Security and Emergency Management Education: Best-Worst Scaling Cameron Carlson, University of Alaska - Fairbanks
10:00-10:30 Building an Integrated HS/EM Program for Minority-Serving InstitutionsPonmile Olonilua, Texas Southern University
Breakout Session 5
A: Research Panel – Homeland Security and Emergency Management Competencies
10:45-12:25 Core Competency Frameworks: Bridging Homeland Security and Emergency Management Higher Education Moderator: Rich Suttie, NPS Center for Homeland Defense & Security
- Steve Jensen- Shirley Feldmann-Jensen
California State University – Long Beach
B: Research Panel – Health Preparedness and Response
10:45 – 12:25 Disaster Mental Health Following Tornadoes: Cases from 1974-2013Moderator: Eric Powell, Army War College
- Lauren Clay, Health Services Administration- Alex Greer, University at Albany- James Kendra
C: Research Panel – Technology and Emergency Preparedness
10:45 – 12:25 How to Make New Wireless Emergency Alerting Technology Work for AllModerator: TBA
- David Turetsky, University at Albany- DeeDee Bennett, University of Nebraska - Omaha- Samantha Phillips, University at Albany
D: Individual Presentations: Contemporary Issues in HS & EM
10:45-11:30 Building an Integrated HS/EM Program for Minority-Serving InstitutionsMichele Samarya-Timm, Somerset County Public Health
11:40-12:25 Positraction—Keeping Homeland Security out of the MudJayson Kratoville, University at Albany, National Center for Security & PreparednessGuy Gioeli, University at Albany, National Center for Security & Preparedness
Return to Plenary Session
12:30 – 1:00 Closing Comments and Wrap-Up (Auditorium)Steve ReccaDirector, University and Agency Partnership Initiative
1:00pm ADJOURN