Alleviating the Threat of Terrorism Department of Psychology faculty members Arie Kruglanski and Michele Gelfand were awarded a prestigious 2011 Minerva Research Initiative grant by the Department of Defense. The Office of Naval Research will execute the grant of $4.5 million over five years. The project focuses on innovative ways to address radicalization with the goal of alleviating the threat of terrorism. Professor Kruglanski will serve as the principal investigator of the project, with Professor Gelfand serving as co-investigator.
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Researchers, faculty, staff and students in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences (HESP) are dedicated to advancing teaching, research, and clinical services in the areas of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
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Remembering Harriet Presser
Distinguished University Professor Harriet Presser, a cherished member of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) community and of the Department of Sociology faculty, passed away on May 1. She is survived by her daughter, Sheryl, and her partner of 32 years, Phil Corfman. Professor Presser is remembered by her colleagues, students, friends and family as a woman of extraordinary talent, compassion and dedication to her students and to her field. Read more...
BSOS Welcomes Distinguished Commencement Speakers
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) joins the University of Maryland community in celebrating the accomplishments and bright futures of its students. Each department will recognize its graduates with special ceremonies headlined by notable alumni on May 20 and 21. John Berry, a graduate of the Department of Government and Politics and now director of the Office of Personnel Management, will give the University’s Commencement Address on Sunday, May 20. Read more...
