UCF Experts Available to Discuss July 4 Topics: Freedom, Constitution, Security

The University of Central Florida has several professors available to discuss topics related to the Fourth of July, including freedom, the U.S. Constitution, civil rights and national security.

-- Roger Handberg, professor and chair of political science. He teaches and researches constitutional issues, criminal justice, judicial appointments, law and national security. 407-823-2608, handberg@mail.ucf.edu

-- Drew Lanier, associate professor of political science and director of the Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government at UCF. He teaches constitutional law and government. 407-823-2608, dlanier@mail.ucf.edu

-- Terri Fine, associate professor of political science. Her areas of expertise are the Constitution and civil rights, women’s rights and equal protection. 407-823-2608, tfine@mail.ucf.edu (best contact is via email)

-- Chris Dolan, assistant professor of political science. His areas of specialty include U.S. foreign policy, national security and homeland Security, terrorism, mass media and politics. 407-823-2608, cdolan@mail.ucf.edu

-- Stephen Sloan, professor and fellow in Global Perspectives. Sloan is a specialist in the area of terrorism studies, the changing nature of war and intelligence. He’s authored or co-authored numerous books, including “Terrorism: Assassins to Zealots” and the “Historical Dictionary of Terrorism.” He regularly conducts terrorism seminars and simulations for government officials, military audiences, law enforcement personnel and other groups in the United States and other countries. 405-821-2316 (cell), carlos@mail.ucf.edu