This post is part of the Council on Foreign Relations’ blog series on human trafficking, in which CFR fellows and other leading experts assess new approaches to improve U.S. and global efforts to curb trafficking and modern slavery. This post was authored by Christina Bain, visiting researcher at the Center for the Study of Europe at Boston University Frederick S.…
Apply Now Applications accepted through September 8, 2020 The George Mason University Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis (CINA) Center for Excellence invites applications for a CINA Workforce Development Lead. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will…
Access Virtual Event Here Abstract: Misinformation is rampant in online social networks. It is particularly prominent in information spaces where facts evolve rapidly, such as COVID-19. In this talk I will discuss common definitions of misinformation, how they are operationalized, and effective methods for their detection and characterization. Much of this talk will focus on…
Since the U.S. Department of Homeland Security established the CINA Center at George Mason University in 2017, we have worked hand in hand with many Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) to conduct research of consequence, to educate and inform MSI students and faculty, and to develop a diverse and highly capable workforce for DHS. We are…
Most investigations of transnational criminal networks follow a known group or commodity such as the Italian Camorra, Chinese triads, or rhino or elephant poachers. By having a focus on key actors and commodities, much falls outside the attention of investigators. This fascinating analysis of a global Romanian crime group reveals a gaping hole in our…
One consequence of the public’s compliance with social distancing and quarantines during the COVID-19 pandemic is a sharp decline in most types of crime. It looks like people staying home made communities less conducive to crime. Unfortunately, the news isn’t as good as those numbers alone suggest. Other settings are seeing an increase in crime…
Jodi Quas (University of California, Irvine) presents “Enhancing Disclosures in Victims of Sex Trafficking: Science Guiding Solutions”. For other talks in this series, please visit the CINA at Mason youTube channel.
Padhu Seshaiyer (College of Science at George Mason University) presents “Computational Mathematics for Solving Global Challenges Involving Criminal Activities”. For other talks in this series, please visit the CINA at Mason youTube channel.
October 14 @ 12:00 pm
November 11 @ 12:00 pm
