Past Events

2015 Navigator Awards
2015 Navigator Awards
The 2015 Navigator Awards
ICTS Seminar -The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Third Intifada or an Endgame? - October 2, 2015
ICTS Seminar -The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Third Intifada or an Endgame? - October 2, 2015
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies The Inter-University for Terrorism Studies The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Third Intifada or an Endgame? October 2, 2015
NATO's Mission in the Old-New Strategic Environment: Confronting Regional and Global Challenges
NATO's Mission in the Old-New Strategic Environment: Confronting Regional and Global Challenges
The most pressing security challenges facing NATO today and tomorrow include terrorism, homeland threats, cyber attacks, information warfare, the Ukraine crisis, piracy, and WMD proliferation. A new book, "NATO: From Regional to Global Security Provider" is released September 17, 2015 at a special ...
Combating Separatist Terrorism
Combating Separatist Terrorism
“Combating Separatist Terrorism: Assessment of Past Lessons, Future Outlook, and 'Best Practices' Response Strategies," August 27, 2015 at Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Since the establishment of the UN, many of the new or changed political entities created in the name of "self-determinati...
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A Special Seminar on: "Terrorism Captives: Tactical, Legal, and Strategic Implications"
Kidnapping and hostage taking by state and non-state actors constitute a permanent fixture of terrorist tactics that is attractive and effective. The latest media focus on American and foreign captives in Iran, Syria, and elsewhere provides an opportunity to assess the historical lessons learned, an...

KGoodsonThe Potomac Institute for Policy Studies is pleased to announce Dr. Kathy Goodson as a new Vice President.

“We are excited to have Kathy continue to grow as part of the Potomac Institute family.  Kathy is known for being a goal-oriented team leader and brings her dedication to promoting science and technology innovations and solutions,” says Dr. Jennifer Buss, Potomac Institute President. Dr. Goodson brings enthusiasm and the exceptional quality of fostering collaborative environments to her new position.

Dr. Goodson began her work at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies four years ago leading the educational outreach components of a joint Potomac Institute and Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight effort. Dr. Goodson served as the Associate Editor of STEPS (Science, Technology and Engineering Policy Studies), the technical publication of the Potomac Institute featuring scholarly articles for policy studies communities.

Dr. Goodson currently manages a variety of Secretary of Defense and Naval science and technology projects related to education and training, strategic and execution, and mission assessment.  Dr. Goodson has had the opportunity to work on a variety of efforts that enhance the contributions of science and technology for government customers including, ADL, ONR, NASA, and the CPO.

Dr. Goodson completed her studies for a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Maryland, College Park, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.  Dr. Goodson received her B.S. in Chemistry from Virginia State University.  Raised in a military family, Dr. Goodson currently resides in Maryland with husband, Doff, and son, Theodore.