This paper discusses a research investigation into the treatment of mens rea in the quest to hold individuals accountable for genocide. This paper focuses on doctrinal controversies and examines how genocide is and has been addressed by modern tribunals, with special emphasis on the subjective mens rea (mental element) required for genocide.

Presentation for the 2006 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing a research investigation into the treatment of mens rea in the quest to hold individuals accountable for genocide.

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the arbitrary nature of capital punishment in Texas. This presentation shows statistics on the distribution of death row sentences by county, gender, and race.

Poster presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on the causes of terrorism and an analysis of how socioeconomic conditions of the Middle East cause individuals to be recruited into terrorist organizations and participate in terrorist activities.

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the validity of a guest worker program in the United States.

This paper discusses research on foreign policy during the First World War.

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing the first world war and American ideals and Wilsonian idealism in foreign policy.

This paper discusses research on the microfinance industry, for-profit versus nonprofit models, and the efficacy of microfinance in alleviating poverty.

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on for-profit and nonprofit microfinance and how the poor are affected.

Keynote address for the 2006 University Scholars Day delivered by Dr. Emile Sahliyeh. This keynote speaker discusses major reasons and issues relating to the lack of democratization in the Middle East to date.

Presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on how religious identity influences Senatorial decision making on foreign policy issues.

Paper analyzes the factors that contribute to human trafficking worldwide.

Poster presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on income tax complexity.

This article investigates the impact of the political information available on-line on college students’ motivation to vote. The results illustrate that not only politicians, but educators should be cognizant of this civic engagement process. Schools and teachers of all levels are one the front lines of the battle to create a more informed, more involved citizenry; higher education has a strong influence on motivation to vote.

This article examines conflict proneness of authoritarian states and tests whether the monadic democratic peace argument can be extended to explain the conflict behavior of authoritarian states.

Paper examines the effectiveness of advertising techniques used in print magazines that target Mexican American consumers.

Paper discusses constitutional interpretation and focuses on the evolving interpretation of the Eighth Amendment through Supreme Court cases.

Presentation for the 2006 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on Palestinian perspectives on peace with Israel.

This paper discusses research on Palestinian perspectives on peace with Israel.

Paper discusses the international effects of the policies of a nation in the form of soft power.

Paper on the subjectivity of state legitimacy.

Presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing the subjectivity of state legitimacy.

Paper explores the changes in our understanding of the defenses of duress and “superior orders” in international humanitarian law over the past several centuries, focusing primarily on the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY).

Poster presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on torture and threat-based perspectives.