Beth Windisch is a national security practitioner and researcher.
Research
Beth Windisch’s research explores the role of gender-based violence and hegemonic masculinity in the radicalization and attacks carried out in the United States by post-9/11 lone actor terrorists.
Windisch examines the interplay of gender, identity, and violence, specifically within the scope of violent extremism. She focuses on how identity threats, cultural constructs of gender, and societal stressors intersect.
A Downward Spiral: The Role of Hegemonic Masculinity in Lone Actor Terrorism
Studies in Conflict & Terrorism
2021
Lone Actor Terrorists: The Performance of Hegemonic Masculinity Through Acts of Violence
Naval Postgraduate School
2020
Speaking
Windisch speaks about the need for diversity and collaboration in national security. She also highlights the pressing issues surrounding gender-based violence.
Drawing from research, she encourages conversations that help organizations and individuals understand different perspectives on national security and effectively respond to new threats and changing risks.
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Making Feminist Sense of Homeland Security
Idaho State University, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Leadership Insight Webinar Series, 2024
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Multi-Generational Approaches to Homeland Security
Co-presented with Jorhena Thomas, Kyla Guru, and Jane Pak
National Homeland Security Conference, 2023
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Smart Practices in Interagency Regional Coordination and Collaboration
Co-presented with Alicia Tate-Nadeau and Ted Berger
Center for Homeland Security and Defense, APEX Workshop, 2023
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Multi-Generational Homeland Security: Life Cycle, Cohort, and Period Effects on Perceptions of Security
Co-presented with Carolina Permuy
University & Agency Partnership Program (UAPP) Homeland Defense and Security Education Summit, 2021
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Misogyny and Violent Extremism
McCain Institute, 2021
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Male Identity, Gender-Based Violence, & Lone Actor Terrorism
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, 2021
Teaching
Windisch serves as an adjunct faculty member and is a frequent guest lecturer.
Her teaching approach is adaptable to meet students’ needs, with offerings that can be tailored for in-person or remote, self-study learning environments.
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Beth Windisch, serving as an adjunct faculty member and a frequent guest lecturer, provides a multifaceted approach to Security Studies. Her courses integrate key insights from various disciplines like sociology, social identity theory, terrorism studies, and public policy, delivering a comprehensive understanding of the field.
Previous courses include: Introduction to Homeland Security, Comparative Homeland Security, Global Terrorism and Homeland Security, Technology and Homeland Security, and Public Health in Homeland Security
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With a focus on returning students, new researchers, and full-time professionals, Beth's tailored lectures and workshops empower students to navigate academic challenges with confidence.
Learn to control internal narratives and manage time effectively, while incorporating efficient project management strategies for studies and writings. Master advanced note-taking techniques that transform learning into a rewarding experience.
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Learn how to turn research findings into captivating stories. The workshop includes brainstorming podcast topics, developing a compelling audio narrative plan, and understanding production and technology considerations.
New Books in National Security Podcast
Beth Windisch hosts the New Books in National Security podcast, a part of the New Books Network.
The podcast explores research in security studies, foreign policy, warfare, and terrorism studies through conversations with authors introducing their latest work. Whether you're a student, practitioner, or a curious mind, you'll gain fresh insights from the thinkers shaping this field.
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