Homeland Security and Faculty Expertise: University of Maryland

Homeland Security and the University Of Maryland

Dr. Kenneth H. Beck

Kenneth H. Beck

Professor
Department of Public and Community Health
University of Maryland, College Park

Ph.D. 1977, Syracuse University

Expertise: Determinants of threat perception and risk taking including alcohol misuse and impaired driving

Credentials

Dr. Beck is funded by the Maryland Department of Transportation. His research dealing with alcohol and traffic safety has been presented and appreciated at numerous national and international conferences.

Phone: 301-405-2527
Address: 2387 Health and Human Performance Building
Valley Drive
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742
Email: Click here to contact Dr. Beck
For more information: Dr. Beck's home page

Faculty

Listed by Area of Expertise
Listed Alphabetically

Faculty Expertise Areas

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Biological and Chemical Countermeasures

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Domestic and Foreign Policy

Borders and Transportation

Standards and State / Local Government

Nuclear and Radiological Countermeasures

Linguistics and Languages

High Explosives Countermeasures

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The University of Maryland ranks among the top 20 public research universities in the nation and is the closest in proximity to the nation's capital. Maryland is uniquely positioned to address issues of homeland security with its highly ranked programs in public affairs, science and technology and its strong ties to nearby federal agencies and research laboratories. Our distinguished faculty includes members who have served as senior government officials and public policy experts, as well as leading experts in arms control and nuclear and biological weapons.