Elizabeth Bodine-Baron

Elizabeth Bodine-Baron
Senior Information Scientist
Washington Office

Education

Ph.D., M.S. in electrical engineering, California Institute of Technology; B.S. in electrical engineering, University of Texas at Austin; B.A. in liberal arts, University of Texas at Austin

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Overview

Elizabeth Bodine-Baron is a senior information scientist at the RAND Corporation specializing in complex networks and systems. Her research interests include network analysis and modeling for both domestic and national security issues. Her recent work includes analysis of cyber and information operations, intelligence and targeting tools and processes, and the cybersecurity of logistics and weapon systems. She has used network analysis of social media data to study Russian propaganda, violent extremist messaging, ISIS support and opposition networks, and information operations. Bodine-Baron received a Ph.D. and M.S. in electrical engineering from the California Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in electrical engineering and a B.A. in liberal arts (Plan II Honors) from the University of Texas at Austin.

Concurrent Non-RAND Positions

Term Member, Council on Foreign Relations

Recent Projects

  • Wing-Level Mission Assurance for a Cyber-Contested Environment
  • Countering Violent Extremism in Indonesia: Using an Online Panel Survey to Assess a Social Media Counter-Messaging Campaign
  • Countering Russian Social Media Influence
  • Russian Social Media Influence
  • Examining ISIS Supporters and Opponents on Twitter

Honors & Awards

  • Silver Medal/Innovation Award, RAND
  • PAF Team Innovation Award, RAND

Commentary

  • Counterterrorism

    Are Counter Violent Extremism Interventions Effective?

    Government efforts to counter the propaganda and radicalization that lead to violent extremism are becoming more common around the world, but there's little research on whether such programs work. It is critical to conduct more research to tease out which programs are most effective.

    Sep 11, 2020

    The RAND Blog

  • Gender Equity in the Workplace

    Stop Calling Us 'Women Experts'

    To get to a place where a woman's expertise is valued as implicitly as a man's, women must be freed of the baggage of being “women scholars” and “women policymakers.” Instead, women must be given that most significant form of respect: Just call us experts.

    Oct 11, 2019

    The RAND Blog

  • Social Media Analysis

    Fighting the Islamic State on Social Media

    Countering ISIL in the real world also requires countering its messaging online. It is critical that the U.S. and its international partners work with influential communities in the region that can more effectively and credibly counter the ISIL narrative.

    Oct 11, 2016

    Pacific Council on International Policy

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