Qingquan Sun (computer science and engineering) co-authored a paper on the new technology revolution and Brian Levin (criminal justice) commented on the ongoing federal investigation of right-wing extremist groups tied to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts) was interviewed about using the arts to speak to social justice issues, and David Yaghoubian (history) discussed the International Court of Justice ruling that it would hear Iran’s case against the U.S. regarding sanctions.
Anthony Silard (public administration) wrote on “Developing the relationships we need in the pandemic,” and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed security for Gov. Gavin Newsom in light of threats against him by extremists.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about various topics related to right-wing extremists, and David Yaghoubian (history) discussed the latest developments surrounding the multinational nuclear agreement with Iran.
The news media continues to turn to the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism’s Kevin Grisham (global studies, center associate director) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, center director) for their analysis of extremist individuals and groups in the aftermath of the violence Jan. 6 on Capitol Hill.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s latest advisory on domestic terrorism, and the arrest of a suspect with ties to an extremist group who authorities said targeted the governor and social media companies.
Meredith Conroy (political science) discusses the GOP’s new class of women Congress members, Brian Levin (criminal justice) talks on how extremists groups have inserted themselves in mainstream politics, and David Yaghoubian (history) appeared in a segment about U.S. possibly rejoining the multinational Iranian nuclear agreement.
Mark Agars (psychology) discussed communication in the virtual workplace and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about an arson attack at an El Monte church opposed to same-sex marriage and extremists helping to fuel the recall campaign against the governor.
Highlighted in recent news coverage: the work of Stuart Sumida (biology) with Pixar, and the research and expertise of Kevin Grisham (global studies) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) on extremists activity tied to the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot.