Events
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Illegal Fishing, Human Trafficking, and Wildlife Trafficking: Ecological Crises and Security
RSVP and Information on this webinar at traccc.gmu.edu/events.
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Human Trafficking and the Illicit Cigarette Trade: Global Consequences
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COE Summit 2018
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CINA-Organized Session on Detecting and Disrupting Transnational Criminal Activities
University of Virginia and Rivanna Station in Charlottesville, VACINA Director Dr. Anthony Stefanidis organized and moderated the panel on Detecting and Disrupting Transnational Criminal Activities as part of the 2018 Commonwealth Conference on National Defense and Intelligence (www.ccndi.org), in Charlottesville, VA, on June 11, 2018. A featured a panel of experts on the topic of transnational criminal activities, comprised of CINA researchers Dr.…
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Cybercrime and Human Trafficking
RSVP and Information on this webinar at traccc.gmu.edu/events.
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Cybercrime and Human Trafficking RESPECT Webinar
WebinarThis webinar is the 6th and final webinar in the 2018 RESPECT webinar series, “The Human Trafficking – Organized Crime Nexus: Intersections, Vulnerabilities, and Analysis for the Private Sector.” This webinar series explores how human trafficking can intersect with other forms of organized crime and provide promising practices, strategies, and responses to alleviate further vulnerabilities for the…
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DHS Centers of Excellence Congressional Staff Luncheon Briefing
Congressional Room South, Capitol Visitors CenterThe invitation only briefing will explain how the DHS Centers of Excellence (COE) play a crucial role in carrying out the DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s mission and serve as the only university research program dedicated to solving critical homeland security challenges. The program is operated by the DHS Office of University Programs through Congressional…
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CINA Information Session
CINA is hosting an information session at George Mason University's Fairfax campus on Friday September 28th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Exploratory Hall 3301. Lead by center director Anthony Stefanidis, the information session will offer insight into CINA's past and future events, ongoing research, and its benefits to DHS and the university.
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October 24 Panel on Gangs, Migration, and Homeland Security
George Mason UniveristyGangs, Migration, and Homeland Security Panel Join world-renown experts to discuss three key questions: How is the phenomenon of Central American migration related to Northern Triangle and U.S. gang activity? How do such activities challenge national security? In light of the 2018 mid-term election, how is this issue evolving in the public debate?
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CINA Distinguished Speakers Series 2019: The Business of Transnational Crime, Channing Mavrellis
Sign up to attend through Eventbrite. Channing Mavrellis is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), transnational crime analyst, and author of the March 2017 report, “Transnational Crime and the Developing World,” which explores 11 different criminal markets, and their dynamics and impact on developing countries. Join us on Tuesday March 5th in Exploratory Hall 3301…
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CINA Distinguished Speakers Series 2019: Eliciting Information: From Science to Practice with Susan Brandon
Sign up to attend through eventbrite. Susan Brandon is a Research Program Manager for the U.S. Government, specializing in science-based interview methods. She previously served as Chief for Research of the Behavioral Science Research Program at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), a program officer at the National Institutes of Health, Assistant Director at the Office of…
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CINA Distinguished Speaker Series 2019: Understanding the Privacy Level of Cryptocurrencies with Foteini Baldimtsi
Sign up to attend through Eventbrite. The Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center (CINA) Distinguished Speaker Series invites leading experts from fields related to the disruption of criminal activities across the physical and cyber spaces. Join us one Tuesday each month to learn from and interact with these thought leaders. Join us on Tuesday, May…
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Centers of Excellence Summit 2019
Visit Summit website for more information. Join us on Wednesday July 31st and Thursday August 1st and George Mason University's Arlington Campus for this convergence of subject matter experts across academia, industry, and government to identify and discuss evolving homeland security challenges. COE Summit Goals: Encourage robust dialogue and interaction among attendees to create connections,…
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GBA’s Fall 2019 Symposium: The Future of Money, Governance, & the Law
George Mason University, ArlingtonCriminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center, along with The George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government along with cosponsor the Government Blockchain Association (GBA), are pleased to bring you an interdisciplinary perspective on blockchain technology and the future of money, governance and the law. Come join over 300 government, industry and academic leaders…
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CINA Distinguished Speaker Series – Andrew Crooks
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus Exploratory Hall 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, United StatesSign up to attend through Eventbrite. The Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center (CINA) Distinguished Speaker Series invites leading experts from fields related to the disruption of criminal activities across the physical and cyber spaces. Join us one Thursday each month to learn from and interact with these thought leaders. Join us on Thursday, October 17th…
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Fall Information Session 2019
Please consider joining the Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center for our upcoming fall information session. What: CINA Information Session When: Wednesday, October 23rd, from 12:00 - 1:00pm Where: 3301 Exploratory Hall, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA campus The Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center is a multidisciplinary academic consortium led by George Mason University.…
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CINA Distinguished Speaker Series events: November and December
Please click here to register and get more information about the November 21st speaker series event with Thomas Holt (Understanding the Organization and Economy of Underground Online Markets). Please click here to register and get more information about the December 5th speaker series event with David Maimon (Disrupting the Disrupters: An Evidence Based Approach…
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CINA Distinguished Speaker Series – November: Thomas Holt, Illicit Online Markets
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus Exploratory Hall 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, United StatesSign up to attend through Eventbrite. The CINA Distinguished Speaker Series features leading experts from fields related to the disruption of criminal activities across the physical and cyber spaces. Join us on Thursday, November 21st for a discussion about the economy and organization of dark web illicit markets with Thomas Holt, and learn how an…
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CINA Distinguished Speaker Series – December: David Maimon, Cybercriminology
Sign up to attend through Eventbrite. The CINA Distinguished Speaker Series features leading experts from fields related to the disruption of criminal activities across the physical and cyber spaces. Join us on Thursday, December 5th for a discussion about cybercrime and its actors, and learn how scientific research advances the development of effective mitigation and…
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CINA Distinguished Speaker Series- Christopher Koper and Beidi Dong: Understanding and Countering Mass Violence in America
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus Exploratory Hall 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, United StatesSign up to attend through Eventbrite. The CINA Distinguished Speaker Series features leading experts from fields related to the disruption of criminal activities across the physical and cyber spaces. Join us on Thursday, February 20th for a discussion about patterns in mass violence, including new research on threat identification and its potential to enhance prevention and…
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POSTPONED – CINA Distinguished Speaker Series- Crysta Price: Human Trafficking
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus Exploratory Hall 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, United StatesDear colleagues, In light of increasing concerns regarding the imminent spread of COVID-19 in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, George Mason University, CINA's operational home university, is taking a number of precautionary measures to limit exposure and minimize risk. In accordance with CDC and WHO recommendations to limit events and gatherings in order to reduce…
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Virtual Hackathon to Combat Human Trafficking: March 28-29, 2020
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus Exploratory Hall 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, United StatesThe CINA Center is collaborating with Blue Compass and the TraCCC Center at George Mason University to offer a virtual hackathon to combat child sexual exploitation and labor trafficking. Bring your collaborative energy and new ideas on March 28-29, 2020 to see what your team can hack together! **In light of increasing concerns regarding the…
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Virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series – April and May 2020
Please click here to register and get more information about the April 23rd speaker series event with Siddharth Chandra (Using Economic Principles to Identify and Understand Drug Trafficking Networks). Please click here to register and get more information about the April 30th speaker series event with Padhu Seshaiyer (Computational Mathematics for Solving Global Challenges Involving Criminal Activities). Please click here to register and get…
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Virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series- Siddharth Chandra: Using Economic Principles to Identify and Understand Drug Trafficking Networks
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus Exploratory Hall 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, United StatesSign up to attend through Eventbrite. The CINA Distinguished Speaker Series invites leading experts from fields related to the disruption of criminal activities across the physical and cyber spaces. Join us for a discussion about drug trafficking, and learn how economic data can provide insights into the flow and operations of illicit drug markets and…
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Virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series- Padhu Seshaiyer: Computational Mathematics for Solving Global Challenges Involving Criminal Activities
Sign up to attend through Eventbrite. The CINA Distinguished Speaker Series invites leading experts from fields related to the disruption of criminal activities across the physical and cyber spaces. Join us for a discussion about the dynamics of criminal activities, and how computational mathematics can help understand and solve challenges related to this complex, real-world…
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Virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series- Jodi Quas: Enhancing Disclosures in Victims of Sex Trafficking: Science Guiding Solutions
Sign up to attend through Eventbrite. The CINA Distinguished Speaker Series invites leading experts from fields related to the disruption of criminal activities across the physical and cyber spaces. Join us for a discussion about disclosure reluctance in sex trafficking victims, including research about methods that can increase interview findings and support law enforcement efforts…
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CINA Virtual Distinguished Speaker Series: “Finding Trafficking Networks in Online Commercial Sex Ads” with Crysta Price, HTI Labs, Creighton University
Virtual (WebEx)Join us for a discussion about human trafficking, including a case walkthrough that describes how data analytics, AI, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies led to the dismantling of a large international sex trafficking organization. REGISTER NOW Speaker Biography: Crysta Price, the founder of HTI Labs, a company using data science to unmask trafficking networks,…
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Beyond 9/11 – “Homeland Security and Transnational Crime” Panel Discussion
Virtual (Zoom Meeting)What does it mean to "secure the homeland" in the twenty-first century? During this event, leading experts will provide strategic lessons and crucial recommendations for the future of homeland security. Join us for a panel discussion…
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CINA Virtual Distinguished Speaker Series: “Transaction Laundering and the Facilitation of Cybercrime Through the Online Payment Ecosystem” – LegitScript – Lilly Richardson & Jenny Mosbacher
Virtual (WebEx)As e-commerce continues to expand, credit card transactions have increasingly become a conduit for money laundering. This presentation will highlight how criminal organizations circumvent the payments and banking ecosystem’s risk…
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CINA Virtual Distinguished Speaker Series: Martin Bouchard “Social Outlaws: What Network Data Tells Us About Gangs”
Virtual (WebEx)Over the past 20 years, social network analysis (SNA) has transformed our conceptualization of crime and delinquency. Criminological theories that place the social factor front and center can now be…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Workshops
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CINA Virtual Distinguished Speaker Series: “The Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy, Security and Transnational Organized Crime in the Americas” with Celina Realuyo
Join Celina Realuyo, Professor of Practice, William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, National Defense University for an indepth discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, security and transnational organized crime in the Americas. REGISTER NOW Speaker Biography: Celina Realuyo is Professor of Practice at the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric…
