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Technology, Disinformation, and Public Policy

Technology, Disinformation, and Public Policy

Students presenting:
Rachel Gerzevske: Rethinking Image Protection in the Time of AI
Eric Oelhaf: Generative AI in Russian Information Warfare:   Concepts, Threats, and Trends
Kaylee Harrison: Breeding Fear Through Russky Mir: Russia’s “Anti-Imperial Campaign” in Post-Colonial Territories of the Global South

Crime, Law, and Psychology 2024 Speaker Series

Crime, Law, and Psychology 2024 Speaker Series

Distinguished speakers in the area of criminal law.

Elizabeth Hirz, Erie County District Attorney: First woman District Attorney in Erie County. Been with the Erie District Attorney’s office for over 20 years and has prosecuted a wide array of criminal cases, including homicides and major felonies.

Attorney Patricia Kennedy, Former Chief Public Defender for Erie County: Over 30 years of legal experience, including 11 years as the Chief Public Defender in Erie County. She was appointed as the Public Defender in Erie County.

Is Putin's Russia Dangerous?

Is Putin's Russia Dangerous?

As Russia shows more signs of turning into a consolidated totalitarian police state, Putin’s government turns up its hostile rhetoric toward the “collective west.” Discussion with Dr. Fred Hoffman and Dr. Lena Surzhko Harned.

A portrait of Oleksiy Goncharenko, a member of Ukraine's parliament

Oleksiy Goncharenko

Oleksiy Goncharenko, a member of Ukraine’s parliament, visited Penn State Behrend on April 24. His visit was coordinated by the Public Policy Initiative.

A portrait of Oleksiy Goncharenko, a member of Ukraine's parliament

Oleksiy Goncharenko

Oleksiy Goncharenko, a member of Ukraine’s parliament, visited Penn State Behrend on April 24. His visit was coordinated by the Public Policy Initiative.

Josiah Burkett stands in front of Glenhill Farmhouse at Penn State Behrend.

Josiah Burkett at Penn State Behrend

Josiah Burkett, a senior from Edinboro, received the Thomas H. Turnbull award, which honors a Penn State Behrend student who has contributed to the college community through qualities of character, scholarship, leadership and citizenship.