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The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated the University of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø is the first institution in the state to earn this prestigious designation, which recognizes the university’s commitment to cybersecurity education.
Explore Homeland Security
Faculty to host virtual info session on March 2
Friday, February 26, 2021
Professor James Ramsay, Ph.D., will lead a virtual info session about Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø's homeland security program on March 2.
From terrorism and natural disasters to immigration, data security, climate change, corporate security and national security intelligence, pandemic response and community resilience—today’s threat environment is complex and dynamic. Designed to prepare graduates for high-demand roles in emergency management, cybersecurity, intelligence and more, gives you the knowledge and experienceÌýthat sets youÌýapart after graduation.
Virtual Homeland Security Info Session
Tuesday, March 2 | 5 - 6 p.m.
Join us for aÌýÌýto meet faculty, explore areas of study, hear success stories of our graduates and learn how the real-world experience you’ll get at Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Durham orÌýÌýwill prepareÌýyou for your future.ÌýThe will be led by James Ramsay, Ph.D., who spearheaded the creation of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø's homeland security program, which was a catalyst that earned Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍøÌýits designation as a National Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
Ramsay’s research interests include climate security, law enforcement education and the relationship between environmental and human security and national security strategic planning. He has published several books and has served as a subject matter expert on local and national media on a wide range of health, safety, emergency management and environmental health issues.ÌýHis work has earned him multiple accolades from the American Society of Safety Professionals, including selection as aÌý2019 ASSP Fellow, the 2016 Culbertson Award for Excellence in Service, the 2011 President’s Award and the 2008 William Tarrants Award Outstanding Safety Educator Award.
What do you like best about your job?
JR: Teaching security studies to students, engaging students in our democracy, and my colleagues.
What are your hobbies?
JR: Travel, cycling, movies and eating with family and friends.
Tell us your favorite:
- Manchester restaurant:ÌýShaskeen Irish Pub
- Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø destination:ÌýThe White Mountains
- Book:ÌýIn a Sunburnt CountryÌýby Bill Bryson
- Movie:ÌýThe Burbs
- Childhood book:ÌýJohnny Tremain
- Childhood TV show:ÌýStar TrekÌý(of course, the classic series)
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Learn more about Professor Ramsay and Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø's homeland securityÌýprogram at our virtual info session on Tuesday, March 2Ìýat 5 p.m.
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