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"UNT cybercrime and sociology program can 'actually make a change,' security professionals say"
"UNT cybercrime and sociology program can 'actually make a change,' security professionals say"
Article written by UNT's Learning Ecosystem for Empowering Futures (LEEF) about cybersecurity professional's view on NEXUS intiative.
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"NEXUS initiative connects UNT students to cybersecurity internships, research"
"NEXUS initiative connects UNT students to cybersecurity internships, research"
Article written by UNT News about our department's NEXUS initiative.
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"UNT sociology professor heads unique cybercrime initiative"
"UNT sociology professor heads unique cybercrime initiative"
Article written by UNT's Learning Ecosystem for Empowering Futures (LEEF) about NEXUS intiative.

Presented at the 1st NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference - Apr 2, 2026

Boakye Baffoe-Bonie, N. (2026, April 2). The Role of Cybercrime in Racial Inequality and Surveillance [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Calyanakoti, R. (2026, April 2) The Impact of Social Media on Cyberbullying [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Clayton, C. (2026, April 2). Cybercrime, Surveillance, and the Fourth Amendment [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Cruz, E.E. (2026, April 2). Cybercrime and Memory: Understanding Dissociative Amnesia [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Dean, A. (2026, April 2). Romance Scams [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Dwyer, C. (2026, April 2). Automating Cybercrime: AI Assistance to Autonomous Operations [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Espinoza, K. (2026, April 2). The Social and Online Impacts of Violent and Sexually Explicit Content on Children [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Garay, Z. (2026, April 2) The Hidden Environmental and Social Costs of the AI Revolution [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Gajak, R. (2026, April 2) Networks of Cruelty: Animal Abuse in Online Communities [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

George, C. (2026, April 2). Digital Deviance and the Gendered Gaze: The Mental Toll of Cyberbullying [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Hamm, T. (2026, April 2) The Impact of Social Media Addiction on Mental Health [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Haris, M. (2026, April 2). The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Cybersecurity [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Harold, T. (2026, April 2) Bots & Influence Operations [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Hudak, N. (2026, April 2). AI Chatbots - The Unseemly “Emotional” Companions [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Love Wilson, K. (2026, April 3). “SEXTORTION” - Cybercrime Targeting Children [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Marsh, K. (2026, April 2). SEXtortion [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

McFarlane, R. (2026, April 2) The Cybersecurity Workplace: Social Ties and Altruism [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Moreland, E. (2026, April 2). Online Child Sexploitation: Who is Protecting our Children? [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Mucino, C. (2026, April 2). The Rise of “AI slop”: How the Hyperproduction of AI Content is Changing the Internet [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Oldham, K. (2026, April 2). Elder Victimization in Cybercrime [Conference poster]. NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference, University of North Texas.

Presented at the International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research 2026 Conference - Mar. 18-20, 2026


McFarland, R. & Potts, H. (2026, March 18). Application of Social Theory on the Individualization of Community Life. International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Conference.
 
Potts, H. & Venable, D. (2026, March 18). Synthetic Asymmetry and the Corporate Front Line: How Global Firms became Strategic Actors in Modern Conflict. International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Conference.
 

Presented at the CISO XC DFW Conference - Oct. 9, 2025

Graduate
Austin, S. (2025, October 9). Over-trust vs. over-surveillance: The politics of loyalty in modern organizations. Presented at CISO XC, Grapevine, TX.
 
Heringer, N. (2025, October 9). Algorithms & adultization: A case study on digital risks to minors. Presented at CISO XC, Grapevine, TX.
 
Rani, M., & Potts, H. (2025, October 9). Digital fraud and aging: Identity theft, financial consequences, and coping strategies among older Americans. Presented at CISO XC, Grapevine, TX.
 
Undergraduate
Browning, J., & Potts, H. (2025, October 9). Cryptocurrency: Losses & crimes. Presented at CISO XC, Grapevine, TX.
 
McFarlane, R. (2025, October 9). Cybercrime community: How “hanging out” online facilitates organized crime. Presented at CISO XC, Grapevine, TX.
 
Nelson, M. (2025, October 9). PTSD/S, stress, and burnout in CISOs: The impact of strain and resilience in cybersecurity. Presented at CISO XC, Grapevine, TX.
 
marley poster
 
Welch, E. (2025, October 9). Implications of artificial intelligence-based suicide prevention: Perceptions of trust from private vs. public use.
Presented at CISO XC, Grapevine, TX.
 

Presented at the International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research - March 2025

Undergraduate
Browning, J., & Potts, H. (2025, March). Cybercrimes: Cryptocurrency, NFTs, & generative AI. Presented at IOSSBR, New Orleans, LA.*
 
*Awarded Best Paper at conference