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Major update to PIRUS dataset adds 955 U.S. subjects from 2019-2021

New data map illustrates connections between January 6th defendants and extremist groups

START Director to co-lead anti-hate discussions at the White House, worldwide summit

UMD Report: Conspiracy theories fueled more terror attacks in 2020

START researchers present on the impact of climate change on terrorism

Welcoming interns back in person at START

ICONS team releases report on escalation management in gray zone international crises

START releases data on Proud Boys ahead of Capitol Riot anniversary

START produces new data tool exploring crimes committed by U.S. QAnon offenders

START releases new data on extremism among U.S. service members and veterans

START launches new master’s degree program in security and terrorism studies

Ongoing study will inform resiliency best practices for the first responder community in wake of COVID-19

START releases new analysis of QAnon offenders in the United States

New analysis of hate crime in America: Mass casualty hate crime offenders

New research reveals tremendous diversity in hate crime offenders’ backgrounds and motivations

Global Terrorism Overview: Terrorism in 2019

Juneteenth Statement from the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)

Infographic series explores cartel operations in Mexico

June 2020

Jun 5

CHC Global CEO and START Director speak on security during virtual event for SIA Government Summit

Jun 4

June News: New infographic series explores cartel operations in Mexico; Radicalization data & analysis; Earn your Graduate Certificate in Terrorism Analysis

Jun 4

Infographic series explores cartel operations in Mexico

May 2020

May 28

New project seeks to provide DARPA with ways to deter CBRN attacks by non-state actors

May 26

Kurt Braddock’s ‘Weaponized Words’ teaches how to outtalk a terrorist

May 14

START releases new data on radicalization in the United States

May 13

START student wins two prestigious fellowships

May 8

Communication during coronavirus

April 2020

Apr 30

Formalization within a terrorist group increases capacity for lethal violence

Apr 30

April News: New analysis of terrorist group leaders, organizational structure; Webinar Series starts today; Online education opportunities

Apr 28

START intern works with NGO on reintegration program

Apr 27

START provides ample online education and training opportunities

Apr 27

American Society of Criminology recognizes LaFree

Apr 23

New START webinar series features research on terrorism, gray zone conflicts and more

Apr 15

ICONS offers crisis management support for public and private sectors

Apr 15

Marine charts career course with START internship

March 2020

Mar 31

March News: CBRN use by violent non-state actors; Online simulations to enhance distance learning; Thank you, Donors

Mar 31

Research project invites scientists and science fiction writers to explore the future in WMD threats

Mar 30

Oudin honored among UMD’s 30 under 30

Mar 26

ICONS simulations help professors move instruction online quickly

Mar 16

START summer internship offers remote opportunities, student stipends

Mar 13

Moving Instruction Online? ICONS Simulations Available

Mar 10

Researchers Study Characteristics of Extremists Who Pursue Chemical, Biological Weapons

Mar 9

START thanks donors who participated in Giving Day 2020

Mar 2

START pulls out all the stops for UMD Giving Day 2020

START in the News

Straight Arrow News: Cartels expand their business beyond drugs to oil and gas — and avocados

USA Today: ‘Attack on military readiness’: Human rights groups sound new alarm on extremism

National Institute of Justice: Using Research to Improve Hate Crime Reporting and Identification

Events

Date: Oct 19, 2023 Virtual Information Session: MPS in Security and Terrorism Studies & Graduate Certificate in Terrorism Analysis (10/19)

Date: Oct 12, 2023 Virtual Information Session: Global Terrorism Studies Minor Program (10/12/23)

Date: Nov 02, 2023 Virtual Information Session: Global Terrorism Studies Minor Program (11/2/23)

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