Aug 25, 2025 | CASDAL, Data Snapshots, Research Products, TRC News
The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election saw harassment and threats directed at local election officials, which was fueled by conspiracy theories (e.g., “Big Lie”) and disinformation. Cast as corrupt actors in a “rigged” system, these officials...
May 29, 2025 | CASDAL, Journal Articles, Research Products, TRC News
A new study titled, “Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia”: Managing Stigma and Threats in the Wake of False Criminal Accusations”, was recently published in the journal Symbolic Interaction. The article features the research of CASDAL Associate Director, Dr. Steven...
Nov 20, 2024 | CASDAL, Data Snapshots, Research Products, TRC News
A recent surge in harassment and intimidation against election officials has raised serious concerns about their safety and well-being. In an increasingly polarized political climate, these public servants are caught in a difficult position—balancing the need for...
Oct 9, 2024 | CASDAL, Data, Data Snapshots
With the rise of electoral fraud narratives amplified by traditional and social media, local election officials have become increasingly targeted by violence, harassment, and intimidation. This research aims to fill a crucial gap by analyzing the event chain leading...
Aug 26, 2024 | CASDAL, Students and Staff, TRC News
The Terrorism Research Center welcomes Steven Windisch as an assistant professor and associate director of the Crime and Security Data Analytics Lab (CASDAL), which is housed in the Terrorism Research Center. Windisch earned his Ph.D. in criminology and criminal...
Feb 19, 2024 | Funded Projects, Research Sites, TRC News
The University of Arkansas is hosting a new NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site this summer aiming to foster innovative, data-driven approaches to the study of crime and security data. The goal of the program is to impart transferable skills to...
