The Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis (CINA) DHS Center of Excellence is hosting a summer workshop program for current and future leaders of the Minority Serving Institution community. CINA Director,…
MSI Summer Workshop 2023
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Women Leading the Field of Forensic Science
CINA Science Committee member Mary Ellen O’Toole speaks to NBC news about how women are increasingly playing a bigger role in solving crimes — not just with a badge, but…
Mason research shows its strength in NSF report
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George Mason University’s $214 million in research funding in fiscal year 2021 represented an increase of more than $100 million over five years, and puts the university on track to…
When a Criminology Student Turns Criminal
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The man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students was pursuing a Ph.D. in criminology. Academics in his field say it’s a mistake to connect his scholarship to the brutal…
News Release: DHS S&T Launches the 2022 HS Power Program
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Are you a student looking for a professional opportunity to learn about homeland security related research to enhance your research interests and career goals? Do you want to learn from…
Police Are Turning to an Old Tactic to Fight the Surge in Violence. But It Needs a Rethink
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Like other cities across the country, Denver has consistently struggled with shootings and homicides since the start of the pandemic. Both 2020 and 2021 had record years for homicides, with…
Coders and students go after counterfeit goods sold online
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It’s the holiday shopping season, with many customers going online to make their purchases. However, it’s not always clear whether the item you are buying is real. Amazon and George…
2021 CINA Annual Report
View the CINA 2021 Annual Report, a comprehensive document that details the Center of Excellence’s accomplishments this past year. Read the Report Follow us on social media: CINA@MASON
Foteini Baldimtsi earns NSF CAREER Award
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George Mason Department of Computer Science Assistant Professor Foteini Baldimtsi has been granted a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for her project, Privacy Preserving Transactions with Accountability Extensions. Baldimtsi recently…
CINA Scholar’s Impactful TSA Summer Internship
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CINA scholar, Tasheonna Walton, an Information Systems and Operations Management major at George Mason University, was selected for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) internship in summer 2021. During the internship,…