2023 News Release Archive
'What happens when this gets in the hands of terrorists?' NCITE demonstrates metaverse tech in D.C.
June 01, 2023In May, NCITE students and faculty traveled to Washington, D.C. to demonstrate the malevolent potential of virtual reality technology for intelligence professionals at the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC).
NCITE announces upcoming move to Scott Technology Center
May 19, 2023The move will allow NCITE’s interdisciplinary mix of faculty, students, and staff — currently split between two other on-campus buildings — to work under one roof.
Meet Jorge Comas: NCITE’s new DHS board member
May 02, 2023Jorge Comas, a newe member of NCITE’s DHS board, answers questions about his job and gives advice for students looking to get into government service.
NCITE-led course on political violence is ‘especially important today’
May 01, 2023Throughout the spring 2023 semester, NCITE's Michelle Black, associate professor of political science at UNO, taught students about violence and the forces behind it.
ISK Q&A: A conversation with Amira Jadoon and Andrew Mines
May 01, 2023Amira Jadoon and Andrew Mines, co-authors of a new book on the Islamic State in Afghanistan and Pakistan, speak with NCITE about their research on the inner workings of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISK).
NCITE increases funding agreement with DHS, adds $25 million to ceiling
April 18, 2023NCITE has finalized a new agreement with the Department of Homeland Security that raises the ceiling of its Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to $35 million. The funding allows DHS to issue projects that meet its immediate priorities.
NCITE Research: Splinter groups less violent than parent organizations
April 13, 2023In a new article, researchers Kaitlyn Robinson and Iris Malone find that militant splinter factions tend to be less violent than their parent organizations. Robinson and NCITE principal investigator Martha Crenshaw summarize.
WATCH: NCITE panel discussion on the Islamic State in Afghanistan and Pakistan
April 12, 2023On April 11, NCITE co-hosted a panel discussion with UNO's Center for Afghanistan Studies on the Islamic State in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Experts discussed the resurgence of IS in the region and what it means for national security.
Vicarious Trauma: NCITE research explores how exposure to extremist content affects counterterrorism workforce
April 03, 2023NCITE researchers are investigating how trauma from viewing extremist atrocities could affect individuals working in counterterrorism and the DHS workforce as a whole.
NCITE students stand out at UNO Research and Creative Activity Fair
March 30, 2023NCITE students showcased an array of research projects – and impressed the judges – at UNO's Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.
New Research: Best practices for reintegrating the families of foreign terrorist fighters
March 26, 2023NCITE has published new research outlining a framework of best practices for reintegrating the families of foreign fighters who left the U.S. to fight for the Islamic State.
Messaging Matters: Learn how extremists influence followers on social media
March 06, 2023NCITE researchers at the University of Oklahoma are studying how extremist groups use rhetoric and other messaging strategies to influence followers online.
'It goes way beyond the internet': Highlights from NCITE's Terrorist Use of Memes panel
February 24, 2023At a recent NCITE panel, experts from the U.S. and U.K. discussed how terrorists and extremists use memes to spread violent ideology and build group identity.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Anthony Roberson
January 31, 2023Anthony Roberson's education in I-O psychology has given him the tools to serve in a leadership role with NCITE’s STEM Innovation Fellows program.
N-SIGHTS: 2023 Terrorism Outlook
January 31, 2023"In 2023, much of the U.S. prevention and counterterrorism workforce will be expected to do more with less as they hold the line against a low-resolution, but high-impact threat," writes NCITE's Austin Doctor.
Protecting Healthcare Workers: A Resource on Doxing
January 25, 2023Physicians and other healthcare workers are increasingly becoming targets of doxing. This document includes tips for how they can protect themselves.
Register Today: NCITE Panel on Terrorist Use of Memes
January 19, 2023NCITE will host an expert panel exploring how terrorist organizations weaponize memes to spread ideology and facilitate violence.