National Security and TerrorismBy Sanjay Mysore

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Is The world and the United States safer now than before 9/11?

What is ‘Terrorism’?

• Terrorism is defined as violent acts that tend to create fear among people.

• The term was first used during the French Revolution

• People who support terrorism are called Terrorists

• Terrorist attacks usually occur in places with thick population density

Different acts of terrorism

• Bombing: When terrorists would plant an explosive in a public place and lets it detonate.

• Hijacking: When terrorists take over a vehicle and they may ask the pilots to divert the vehicle to another destination.

• Riots: When an mob of terrorists (or people) react to a certain action violently.

Types of terrorists

• Domestic Terrorists: Domestic Terrorists are terrorists who are not part of any group. These terrorists are individual and usually carry out small acts of terrorism. They do not pose as a big threat to nations.

• Grouped Terrorists: They are the ones who come from a group an they are the most infamous ones. These terrorists pose a threat to nations.

Types of terrorists• Since terrorist groups are infamous, they

usually have one or multiple hideouts around the world or in one country.

• “These hideouts are almost always located in isolated areas” says Cyril Almeida a Pakistani Columnist. Source of Cyril Almeida Unknown.

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Timeline 1993-2009• Thirteen bombs detonate across Mumbai,

India killing 250 people (1993)• Terrorists hijack 4 planes and fly 2 of them into

the Twin Towers, NY, The Pentagon, VA, and a field in Pennsylvania. The attack kills more than 3000 people.

• Terrorists detonate bombs across Mumbai killing more than 170 people.

Is the United States safer now than before 9/11• Today airliners do not allow liquids on board• Today few airlines fear that a carton of

toothpaste can be an explosive.• The United States cryptologist groups can

decipher codes spoken between terrorists.• Security groups sometimes need help from

engineers for the machines they need.

Aerospace Engineering

Who are Aerospace Engineers?• Engineers who build objects of aviation are

called Aerospace Engineers• These objects may be used for commercial

purposes, in defense systems or for scientifical purposes.

Education Required

• Four years of High School (High School Diploma)

• Masters Degree in engineering • Depending on the field of work, PhD may be

necessary

Salary

• The starting salary is approximately $ 65,000 per year

• The average salary is approximately $ 96,000 per year

• The potential salary is approximately $ 140,000 per year

Future Demand

• In the United States, between the years 2011 and 2018, Aerospace Engineering will have increased by 10%

• In Maryland, between the years 2011 and 2018, Aerospace Engineering will have increased by 11%

High School Experience

• River Hill High School years 2012-2016• Energy, Power and Transportation academy

2014-2016• Focused on techinical concepts.• Must finish 6-8 hrs of experience

College education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)• 1st semester tuition: $ 20,230• 2nd semester tuition: $ 13,480• 4 years for Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering• 2 years for Master’s Degree in Engineering

Community Service and past employment

• Refereed at a SAC soccer game: 2012• Volunteered at the Columbia Association:

2012• Worked as a cashier at Papa John’s Pizza in

Boston, Massachusetts: 2018 to 2022• Was a part of a group for Harvest Fest: 2011