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Innovative Uses Of Social Media In Emergency Management, Space And Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic
Innovative Uses Of Social Media In Emergency Management, Space And Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic
CUP Faculty Research
Information sharing between public safety organizations and communities is critical in emergency situations, especially large-scale events such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes. In recent years, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), “Social media and collaborative technologies have become critical components of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.” Through the use of social media, members of the public who witness incidents can provide public safety organizations with timely, geographic-based information. This information can be used by decision-makers in planning response strategies, deploying resources in the field, and, in turn, providing updated and accurate information to the public.
Making It Real: The Impact Of A Short-Term Study Abroad Experience On Students’ Ethnocentricity & Views Of Meaning In Life, Erin A. Mueller
Making It Real: The Impact Of A Short-Term Study Abroad Experience On Students’ Ethnocentricity & Views Of Meaning In Life, Erin A. Mueller
CUP Faculty Research
Short-term study abroad experiences have been found to increase cross-cultural awareness and overall student growth and decrease ethnocentrism, though studies are lacking. The benefits of short-term experiences may only surface through qualitative measures, not quantitative. The goals of this study were to assess the impact of a short-term study abroad experience on students’ ethnocentrism and views of meaning in life. Six undergraduate students from Portland, Oregon, studied in Cape Town, South Africa, in the spring of 2012, and participated in this study. They took a 3-credit course, Global Perspectives on Psychology, as well as completed 3 credits of practicum through …
Cctv Technology Handbook, Space And Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic
Cctv Technology Handbook, Space And Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic
CUP Faculty Research
This CCTV Technology Handbook provides emergency responders, law enforcement security managers, and other security specialists with a reference to aid in planning, designing, and purchasing a CCTV system. This handbook includes a description of the capabilities and limitations of CCTV components used in security applications.
The Daily You, I Know Who You Are And I Saw What You Did, And Privacy, Judy Anderson
The Daily You, I Know Who You Are And I Saw What You Did, And Privacy, Judy Anderson
CUP Faculty Research
Privacy is the bulwark of any free society. It seems like such a simple concept— letting people decide what information about themselves they want to make public—but what does it really entail? Today’s political and commercial world is about collecting information about people.