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Omi Hodwitz


Omi Hodwitz

Assistant Professor

University of Idaho
Research Affiliate
Office Address: 

University of Idaho Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Phone: 
208-885-2976
Email: 
omi@uidaho.edu
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Biography: 

Omi Hodwitz is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Idaho. Hodwitz received her Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, College Park, specializing in the relationship between civil society and terrorism. Hodwitz focuses on the role of non-combatants in terrorism, counter-terrorism strategies and tactics, security assessments, and testing theoretical assumptions.

Background

Education: 
  • University of Maryland, Ph.D., Criminology, 2015
  • Simon Fraser University, M.A., Criminology, 2009
  • Simon Fraser University, B.A., Criminology and Psychology (honors), 2006
Professional Experience: 
  • Assistant Professor, Sociology, University of Idaho, 2017 - Present

Researcher on START Projects

Global Terrorism Database (GTD)
June 2001 to January 2020