Homeland Security and Faculty Expertise: University of Maryland

Homeland Security and the University Of Maryland

Dr. Charles H. Flatter

Charles H. Flatter

Associate Professor and Chair
Human Development Department,
Institute for Child Study
University of Maryland, College Park

Expertise: Parenting and grandparenting skills
Answering children’s questions about war
Dealing with children’s fears and anxieties
Drug Prevention Education

Credentials

Dr. Flatter is a columnist for Sesame Street Parents Magazine. He is also the “Ask the Expert” for the Children’s Television Workshop (public broadcasting) Web site.

Phone: 301-405-2827
Address: Department of Human Development
Benjamin Building
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742
Email: Click here to contact Dr. Flatter
For more information: Dr. Flatter'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.