Trio attends intelligence education conference
Article By: Clark Leonard
A faculty member, a recent alumna, and a staff member from the University of North Georgia (²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ) attended the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE) Conference from June 19-22 in Treviso, Italy. The conference theme was "Working Wicked Intelligence Challenges."
Dr. Edward Mienie, professor and executive director of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's bachelor's degree in strategic and security studies, presented on a counterintelligence framework for cybersecurity education as part of a counterintelligence panel.
Noelle Heineman, a former student of Mienie and a December 2021 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ graduate with a degree in strategic and security studies with a concentration in intelligence, attended the conference to gain further exposure to the intelligence and intelligence education career fields. She plans to attend George Washington University in the fall to pursue a master's degree in security policy studies.
Retired Lt. Col. Heath Williams, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ director of federal liaison and military education coordinator, sought to develop partnerships, internships and exchange opportunities for ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
IAFIE aims to provide a forum for the communication and exchange of ideas and information, advance the intelligence profession, foster relationships, and cultivate cooperation between intelligence professionals and scholars.
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