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