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Senior Vice President of Academic Programs and Research Jamie Barnett, Jr., RDML USNR (Ret.), says his most recent tenure as Chief of the Federal Communications Commission's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau was excellent preparation for his new role as head of the Institute's academic efforts. RDML Barnett notes that some of the most successful efforts he spearheaded at the FCC involved bringing together diverse groups of experts to inform policymaking decisions - the same model the Institute employs in its role as a facilitator of the exchange of ideas. RDML Barnett, who previously served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute, will oversee research efforts in cyber security, neurotechnology, counterterrorism studies, and other disciplines. Click below to watch comments by RDML Barnett.
Prof. James Giordano, PhD, is Vice President for Academic Programs and Director of the Center for Neurotechnology Studies at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. In an interview on America's Radio News Network, he talked about groundbreaking developments in the use of brain-controlled devices, or "neuroprosthetics." Click below to listen.
The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies is pleased to announce that Lt. Gen. Donald C. Wurster, USAF (Ret.) has been named a Senior Fellow and Member of the Board of Regents. Lt. Gen. Wurster retired in August, 2011 from his post as Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Florida.
Institute Chairman and CEO Michael Swetnam welcomed Lt. Gen. Wurster's appointment, commenting, "Lt. Gen. Wurster is one of the finest senior officers to serve this country during the past decade of conflict. His vast knowledge and experience will be a tremendous asset for the Institute. The Board of Director and I take great pleasure in announcing his election to our Board of Regents."
The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies is pleased to announce that a new blog by CEO Mike Swetnam is joining our ranks of expert blog sites: click here to access the site. The new blog will provide an opportunity for observations on science and technology policy issues and trends, and a forum for comments and sharing of ideas. We hope you'll visit the blog site often and share your comments with us!
Blog site: http://potomacinstituteceo.wordpress.com/
Prof. Yonah Alexander is the Director of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies' International Center for Terrorism Studies. In an address to the World Jewish Congress in Jerusalem, he warned that al-Qa'ida remains a threat despite recent blows to its leadership and organization. Prof. Alexander, who is the co-author with Institute CEO Michael Swetnam of the new book Al-Qa'ida: Ten Years After 9/11 and Beyond, gave a talk entitled Ticking Time Bomb: Understanding the Challenge of International Terror. Click here to read about the event on the WJC website.