Stern Gives Webinar on Terrorism
Prof. Jessica Stern, one of the country’s leading terrorism experts, spoke as part of a webinar organized by the Boston University Loyalty Society.
Stern in The Guardian on U.S. ISIS Convert
Prof. Jessica Stern discusses a Muslim teen who found his way into extremism but is now being integrated back into society through a unique “ideological rehab” program.
Stern Named Co-Investigator on DOJ/NIJ Project
Prof. Jessica Stern is currently a co-investigator on a project to evaluate the impact of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) initiatives.
Stern in New Republic on Ex-Jihadi
Prof. Jessica Stern was interviewed for a story on Jesse Morton, an American ex-jihadi struggling to rebuild his life in the country he’d once vowed to destroy.
Stern Meets With IMCTC Secretary General
Prof. Jessica Stern met with the Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition.
Stern Speaks at MEDays Forum on Terrorism
Prof. Jessica Stern spoke as part of a panel on global terrorism at the MEDays Conference in Tangier, Morocco.
Inkblot Project Recognized for Challenging Extremism
Prof. Jessica Stern‘s students received honorable mention at the recent P2P: Challenging Extremism competition for the Inkblot Project.
Stern Attends Aspen Security Forum
Prof. Jessica Stern attended the recent Aspen Security Forum which focuses on answering critical questions about national and homeland security,
Stern on CNN on London Attacks
Prof. Jessica Stern discusses the aftermath of the recent terror attack on London Bridge.
Stern on CBC on Terrorism and Flawed Risk Perception
Prof. Jessica Stern discusses how terrorist attacks can cause “spiritual dread” and lead us to overestimate the risk posed to us by terrorism.
Stern Interviewed on Manchester Terror Attack
Prof. Jessica Stern discusses the recent terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England.
Stern Publishes Op-Ed in The Globe on Soft Target Terrorist Attacks
Prof. Jessica Stern discusses the likelihood of future terrorist attacks on soft targets following the Manchester arena bombing.
Stern Offers Advice to Graduating BU Seniors
Prof. Jessica Stern was featured as part of a video of members of the Boston University community offering advice to graduating seniors.
Inkblot Project Featured in The Tab
The Inkblot Project is a student-led initiative to educate the public on violent extremism helmed by students in Professor Jessica Stern’s IR 500 course.
Stern in Bostonia on Why Terrorists Kill
Prof. Jessica Stern discusses the motivation of violent extremists, and the logic that leads people into being recruited by terrorist organizations.
Pardee School Hosts Reza Aslan for Screening of Believer
The screening was followed by a question and answer session with Aslan moderated by Professor Jessica Stern.
Pardee School Signs APSIA Statement on Travel Ban
Dean Adil Najam joined deans from schools of global studies across the country in signing the Commitment to Diversity Statement.
Stern on Trump’s Immigration Executive Order
Prof. Jessica Stern discusses President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration makes the United States less safe.
Pardee Students Prepare Campaign to Combat Extremism
Students in Prof. Jessica Stern’s IR 500: Violent Extremism course will work on a campaign to counter terrorist recruitment.
BtH: Town Hall on Inauguration and What Lies Ahead
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a town hall discussion on the Inauguration of President Donald Trump and what lies ahead.