The Jan. 6, 2021, attack has caused a “sea change” in how the federal government views the threat of domestic extremists, say researchers affiliated with UNO’s counterterrorism center.
The Jan. 6, 2021, attack has caused a “sea change” in how the federal government views the threat of domestic extremists, say researchers affiliated with UNO’s counterterrorism center.
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The National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE), which coordinates 17 different partner institutions from across the country, has spent the last year making strides in research as well as applied education for students.
NCITE is led by Gina Ligon, Ph.D., Jack and Stephanie Koraleski Professor of Collaboration Science within the College of Business Administration. Her research focuses on the identification and development of high level talent; innovation and leadership; and organizational structures and leadership in non-traditional organizations such as terrorist cells. Ligon has more than 70 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters focused on these topics.
Photos: Scenes of violence at U.S. Capitol shock world
Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) J. Scott Applewhite
Trump supporters participate in a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) John Minchillo
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Jacquelyn Martin
People listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Evan Vucci
Lawmakers evacuate the floor as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)