Research Education
Terrorism
Terrorism involves ideological motivation, geopolitical context, and high stakes consequence. This certificate program explores radicalization, operational structures, security response, and the broader societal impact of extremist acts.
Courses
How Terrorist Attacks Are Planned and Stopped
Writing about terrorism requires more than headlines and spectacle. T.J. O’Connor draws on four decades of experience in anti terrorism to explain how terror operations actually function and how governments work to stop them. This session gives writers insight into motivation, planning, intelligence gathering, and countermeasures, helping them portray terrorism and response efforts with realism, nuance, and credibility.
The Science Behind a Biological Attack
Bioterrorism is one of the most frightening and misunderstood threats in modern storytelling. This session explores how biological agents are developed, spread, and contained, using real historical and contemporary examples. Writers gain a clearer understanding of the science, the human consequences, and the investigative response, allowing them to portray biological threats with accuracy and dramatic weight rather than exaggeration.