Homeland Security and Faculty Expertise: University of Maryland

Homeland Security and the University Of Maryland

Dr. Richard B. Brecht

Richard B. Brecht

Executive Director
Center for Advanced Study of Language
University of Maryland, College Park

Expertise: Military and intelligence applications of language study
Foreign language acquisition

Credentials

Dr. Brencht is the co-author of “Language and National Security in the 21st Century;” and the author of numerous articles on advanced language acquisition and language policy.

Phone: 301-226-8801
Address: Center for the Advanced Study of Language
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742
Email: Click here to contact Dr. Brecht
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Faculty

Listed by Area of Expertise
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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.