A Department of Homeland Security Emeritus Center of Excellence led by the University of Maryland

Education & Training

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START is an investment in the human capital of the homeland security enterprise. We bring cutting-edge research into undergraduate, graduate, and professional classrooms, and we incorporate students of all levels into our real-world, policy-relevant research agenda. Learn More

Data & Analysis

Data & Analysis

One of START’s unique contributions to the national security enterprise is our creation and dissemination of objective data and tools. These factual baselines provide a scientific foundation for knowledge building and formulating sound counterterrorism policy and practice. Learn More

Policy & Practice

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Real-world problems rarely fit within any one academic discipline and cannot be addressed without insight from the field.  START leverages multidisciplinary expertise and practitioner input to be of use in the real-world. Learn More

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