Sangmin Bae, associate professor of political science, is a three-time recipient of the 91°µĶų Faculty Excellence Award; sheās published two books, titled When the State No Longer Kills (2007) and Human Security, Changing States and Global Responses (2014), as well as numerous articles and book chapters; and sheās appeared on local television and radio programs. But far more important than the accolades sheās received, Baeās research is raising awareness for human security issues in the United States.