Our Expert Areas
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Sensitive and High-risk Research Areas
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Geopolitical Analysis
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Threat Types
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International Relations
Expert Areas
To learn more about our efforts and activities in Expert Areas, please contact Samantha Bounds.
Sensitive & High-risk Research Areas
Provide guidance on high-risk and sensitive areas; engage with societies via AAAS for co-design activities.
Geopolitical Analysis
Contribute to geopolitical risk analysis for countries of concern and tracking, distilling, and communicating that information to inform CSAs and community engagement.
Threat Types
Advise on threat types, including cybersecurity, export controls, and risk mitigation, engaging as resources legal and higher education organizations offering their services.
International Relations
Leverage existing international engagements and relationships with allies and partners in research security to proactively and collaboratively secure international cooperation in research.
Sensitive & High-risk Research Areas
Provide guidance on high-risk and sensitive areas and engage with professional societies via American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for co-design activities.
Geopolitical Analysis
Contribute to geopolitical risk analysis for countries of concern and tracking, distilling, and communicating that information to inform CSAs and community engagement.
Threat Types
Advise on threat types, including cybersecurity, export controls, and risk mitigation, engaging as resources legal and higher education organizations offering their services.
International Relations
Leverage existing international engagements and relationships with allies and partners in research security to proactively and collaboratively secure international cooperation in research.
The NSF SECURE Center’s Expert Areas Team plays a crucial role in planning and executing regional Co-Design Stakeholder Activities (CSAs). By collaborating closely with regional teams, the Expert Areas Team ensures that stakeholders are equipped with the necessary knowledge and expertise to make informed decisions regarding research security. Their responsibilities include assisting regional teams in CSA planning and execution, providing subject matter expertise, informing the research community about specialized topics and developments in research security, and contributing to the Secure Virtual Environment (SVE). The team consists of specialists in various domains crucial to research security, enhancing co-creation efforts and strengthening the research security landscape through collaboration and knowledge-sharing.