Dr. Katherine (Kate) Brannum
Dept Chair Professor, Security and Global Studies
Education
- Ph.D. in Political Science
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- B.A. in Social Science - International Relations
- Michigan State University
Research Interests
International Norms
Graduate Culture
Norm Diffusion
Central America
Conflict Resolution
Non-state Actors
Human Rights
Graduate Culture
Norm Diffusion
Central America
Conflict Resolution
Non-state Actors
Human Rights
Positions Held
2018 - Present
Fundación Familia Maya
Advisory Board Memberr
2000 - 2009
Batt Private School
Head of School
1999 - 2006
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Adjunct Professor
1999 - 2000
Palm Beach Community College
Adjunct Professor
1996 - 1996
University of Massachusetts
Visiting Instructor
1994 - 1994
Mt. Holyoke College
Visiting Instructor
Intellectual Contributions
Bomberos, Maestros y Psicólogos: Guatemalan Civil Society Response to the Volcano of Fire Disaster
Michelle A Watts,Katherine H Brannum
January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2023
The Journal of Human Rights
Religion and State Authority: Control of the Body
Kate Brannum,Nicole K Drumhiller
August 14, 2022
Journal of Coercion, Abuse, and Manipulation
The Fetish of Peace: The Myth of Transformational Peace
Joseph Campos II,Kate Brannum,Elena Masters
March 15, 2021
Lexington Books
Guatemala 2018: frente a una encrucijada constitucional"
Kate Brannum
September 25, 2019
Revista Ciencia Política
Choices of Lesser Importance? Conflicting Values Shaping Perceptions of Community Security & Women’s Health Security
Kate Brannum,Michelle A Watts,Joseph Campos II
November 29, 2018
Global Security and Intelligence Studies Journal
On Conducting Research in Challenging Field Settings
Kate Brannum
August 2018
Global Security and Intelligence Studies Journal
Women in Global Security and Intelligence
Nicole K Drumhiller,Kate Brannum
August 30, 2018
Journal of European and American Intelligence Studies
Access to Information Doesn’t Have to Come with a Pretty Cover and a Price Tag
Kate Brannum,Nicole K Drumhiller
April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 25, 2018
Internet Learning Journal
Fear as Currency in Political Actions: Vaccines, Hope and Despair
Kate Brannum,Joseph H Campos
December 15, 2016
Inter-Disciplinary Press
Community Security and Women's Health
Kate Brannum
September 2016
Interdisciplinary Net
Game of Norms: Panama, the International Community and Human Rights
Michelle A Watts,Kate Brannum,Kimberly S Ruff
May 22, 2014
Latin American Policy
Internal Contracts, Fellowships, Grants and Sponsored Research
Game of Norms: Panama, the International Community, and Indigenous Rights
2012 - 2014
Funded - Completed
Presentations
Christian Nationalism in Guatemala
Guatemala Scholars Network Conference
July 7, 2023
Bomberos, Maestros y Psicólogos (Firefighters, Teachers and Psychologists): Guatemalan civil society response to the Volcano of Fire Disaster in Guatemala
International Studies Association Annual Convention Globalization, Regionalism and Nationalism: Contending Forces in World Politics
April 8, 2021
Seguridad humana y Derechos Indigenas
FUNDAMAYA- Fundación Familia Maya - Formación y Capacitación
November 26, 2020
Bomberos, Maestros y Psicólogos: Guatemalan civil society response to the Volcano of Fire Disaster in Guatemala
Latin American Studies Association
May 24, 2019
Religion and State Authority: 50 years of balancing constraint
50 Years of Change
November 10, 2018
Religion and State Authority: 50 Years of Balancing Constraint
Northeastern Political Science Association
November 10, 2018
Creating a Culture of Collaboration, Resilience, and Academic Rigor in Applied Doctorates
International Association for Intelligence Education Europe
September 12, 2018
Challenges to State Authority and Control: A Comparison of the Twelve Tribes, Scientology, Reichsbürger, and the U.S. Patriot Movement.
International Studies Association Annual Conference
April 5, 2018
Choices of Lesser Importance
Research Special Interest Group
June 21, 2017
Technology and Forensics: The Future of Law Enforcement
AMU-VACCINE Webinar Series
April 21, 2017
Harnessing the Power of TEVUS
AMU-VACCINE Webinar Series
December 16, 2016
Social Media and its Many uses
AMU-VACCINE Webinar Series
December 16, 2016
Student-Faculty Research Collaboration
Graduate Studies Webinar Series
October 28, 2016
Community Security and Women's Health
(in)Security: Production, Dissemination, and Experiences
September 11, 2016
Maritime Smuggling: How Technology Can Disrupt the Network
AMU-VACCINE Webinar Series
December 11, 2015
Visual Analytics: A Case for Ethical Decision Making
AMU-VACCINE Webinar Series
September 30, 2015
Fear as Political Currency: The hope and despair of political action.
Fear, Horror and Terror: Experiences, Production and Dissemination
September 3, 2015
Decision-Making and Counter Terrorism: How the Visual Analytics of Data Can Help Save Lives
AMU-VACCINE Webinar Series
July 31, 2015
Applying a Critical Thinking Framework to Improve Intelligence Analysis
Graduate Studies Webinar Series
April 9, 2015
The Challenges and Opportunities of Publishing: A Roundtable
Graduate Studies Webinar Series
March 12, 2015
Conducting Field Research: What You Need To Know
Graduate Studies Research Webinar
February 12, 2015
In the Shadow of Canal: international norms, the environment, and human rights in Panama
ISA Annual Conference
March 27, 2014
Training Online Graduate Faculty
SLOAN-C: Online Graduate Teaching and Learning
November 2013
Training Online Graduate Faculty
SLOAN-C: Online Graduate Teaching and Learning
November 2013
Panama in the 21st century: Environmental, security, social, and political issues
MALAS
November 8, 2013
Game of Norms
MALAS Annual Conference 2012
October 20, 2012
Media Contributions
Justices Under Siege: Protecting Judicial Independence
Edge
July 20, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Guatemalan Firefighters Respond to Volcanic Eruption with Sheer Will
In Public Safety
March 08, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Why We Shouldn’t Underestimate the Extremist Threat from the Bundys
In Public Safety
November 30, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Experts Describe New APUS Doctoral Degree Programs
In Homeland Security
July 12, 2017
Social Media - Podcast
Why Steve King’s ‘Babies’ Comments Won’t Rebuild Anything
In Homeland Security
March 16, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Making the Transition to OERs
Provost's Blog
March 13, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Why Intel Analysts Must Be Proficient at Engaging in Academic Discussions
In Public Safety
January 15, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Explore Your Intellectual Curiosity as an Academic Researcher
In Public Safety
November 20, 2015
Social Media - Blog
Traveling without Fear
Bogher
April 14, 2015
Social Media - Blog
Human Security and the Threat of Hydroelectric Dams
In Homeland Security
April 13, 2015
Social Media - Blog
Perspectives on Online Graduate Education
LinkedIn Pulse: Education
March 21, 2015
Social Media - Blog
Minors Crossing the Border: It's Not About the Chupacabra
In Homeland Security
July 18, 2014
Social Media - Blog
My Conflicted Giving Journey
Blogher and Mayan Families
May 19, 2014
Social Media - Blog
Certifications and Licensure
April 16, 2021
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
November 4, 2017
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
December 04, 2014
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
Awards & Honors
July 15,
2022
Integrity Award
APUS
For those who practice fairness, honesty, and objectivity in serving students, faculty, or staff.
July 15,
2022
Learning Award
APUS
For those who promote knowledge and understanding among students, faculty, or staff
May 27,
2022
Quality Award
APUS
For those who lead by promoting distinction, excellence, and continuous improvement in serving students, faculty, or staff.
June 16,
2021
2020 University Strategic Initiative – Catalyst – Learning Management System Migration
APUS
During 2020, the earner of this badge made significant contributions to the migration of courses to a new online classroom to improve user experience, promote student-to-student and faculty-to-student interaction, enable a robust mobile classroom, and further differentiate APUS as a leader in online learning.
June 15,
2016
Course Improvement Project Award
American Public University Service
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the APUS Course Improvement Project
June 2013
Excellence in Teaching Award
American Public University System
2011
Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award
APUS