NEWS RELEASE

Analytic Services Hosts David McIntyre, Ph.D. as the April Installment of its Distinguished Speaker Series

Arlington, VA – David McIntyre, Ph.D., Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute Distinguished Visiting Fellow recently addressed Analytic Services as its latest Distinguished Speaker. Dr. McIntyre’s presentation titled, “The Tyranny of Bad Ideas. Why Policy Makers Can’t Save America, but Data Analysts Might,” sought to inform the audience on what can be done to improve our Nation’s strategy, policy, and operational development processes.

With massive budget deficits, sustained threats to national security, and a gridlocked decision-making climate, it’s imperative to take an exhaustive approach to how we identify and prioritize challenges. Expounding on this Dr. McIntyre said, “The mechanisms of national power and domestic prosperity simply are not delivering the results that our theories of government, security, management, education and social behavior suggest. This is not a political issue – at least it is not a matter of conservatives vs. liberals, or Democrats vs. Republicans. In the areas of diplomacy, military, intelligence, information, economics and domestic safety and security, the public spectacle of smart, well-intentioned people falling prey to terrible unintended consequences seems to know no political boundaries.”

Dr. McIntyre’s presentation was insightful, thought provoking and a perfect fit for our team of research analysts. Using both historical and contemporary examples he clearly demonstrated the need for original and innovative analysis,” said Robert Edson, Analytic Services Vice President of Enterprise Development.

For more information on how Analytic Services can assist your organization with project management, technology integration, and technical support, please contact us.

About Analytic Services Inc. and the Distinguished Speaker Series

Analytic Services is a not-for-profit public service institute dedicated to informing decisions that shape the nation’s future. We provide objective studies and analyses for the national security, homeland security, and other select public policy communities. Capabilities are delivered through our ANSER operating unit, the Applied Systems Thinking (ASysT) Institute, and the Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute, a federally funded research and development center, operated on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security.

The Distinguished Speakers Series provides a platform for significant national and international figures to share experiences and ideas, provoke thought and facilitate dialogue about crucial domestic and global issues. Presentations have covered topics ranging from national or homeland security, intelligence, energy, environment, and healthcare. Recent speakers have included: Admiral Thad Allen, Former Commandant of the Coast Guard; Caryn Wagner, Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security; W. Craig Fugate, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and General James F. Amos, Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.