@DHSgov Emeritus Center of Excellence @UofMaryland studying causes & consequences of terrorism around the world. Home to @GTD_UMD @T2V_UMD @IWCAG_UMD @UWT_UMD.
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New on Coursera: Threat Assessment: Anticipating Terrorism & Targeted Attacks
This course explores evidence-based approaches to behavioral threat assessment, vulnerability analysis, and risk-informed decision-making. 👉 go.umd.edu/2gyg
Course Spotlight: BSST631—Societal Impacts of and Responses to Terrorism
Explore how communities, emergency responders, and policymakers respond to terrorism, from immediate response and recovery to resilience, trauma, and security policy.
Learn more: go.umd.edu/GCTA
ALT Graduate Certificate in Terrorism Analysis BSST631: Societal Impacts of and Responses to Terrorism
How might AI lower barriers to exploiting geospatial information?
START and @NCITE_COE's report, “Terrorist Exploitation of Geospatial Technologies and Related Threats to Homeland Security,” is highlighted in this new @HSTodayMag article.
go.umd.edu/2gpb
Advance your career with our online graduate programs. Apply by Dec. 11 for Spring 2027.
▶ MPS in Security and Terrorism Studies
▶ Graduate Certificate in #Terrorism Analysis
▶ Graduate Certificate in Insider Risk Management and Mitigation
Learn more: go.umd.edu/GradSTART
ALT Master’s degree and graduate certificates in security and terrorism studies
Cyberattacks don’t stay on screens, they disrupt the real world. This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, explore the open-source SMICI Dataset to track physical cyber incidents and adversary tactics worldwide. 👉 smici.umd.edu
ALT SMICI Dataset (Significant Multi-domain Incidents against Critical Infrastructure)
October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth!Are your defenses as strong as you think? Uncover hidden risks with START’s @Coursera course, "Cybersecurity: Overlooked Threats to Your Strategy."
Self-paced | ~2 hours | Shareable certificate
👉 go.umd.edu/CSOTYS
Join our live info session Oct 5! START’s Global Terrorism Studies Minor at the @UofMaryland is open to UMD undergraduates from all majors.
Registration required:
1:00 PM go.umd.edu/2fnr
6:00 PM go.umd.edu/2fns
Learn more: go.umd.edu/GTSM
ALT Global Terrorism Studies Minor at the University of Maryland
Sydney Allen, a @UMDCriminology major & Global Terrorism minor, is an undergrad TA for "Innovations in Countering Violent Extremism." Driven by hands-on coursework, she's building a career in terrorism threat assessment & risk management.
👉 go.umd.edu/2fca
ALT Student Spotlight: Sydney Allen
As students head back to school, new @T2V_UMD database research brief shows 700 premeditated school violence plots in the U.S. (Jan 2023–Mar 2026), resulting in 45 deaths and 210 injuries.
Discover key findings: go.umd.edu/2fc9
ALT Terrorism and Targeted Violence (T2V) in the United States: Plots Targeting U.S. Schools
2026 Early Adopter Rates: Lock in T2V Database access before pricing increases.
Get U.S. data on terrorism, hate crimes, & targeted violence.
• Govt / 501(c)(3): $2.5k/seat
• Commercial: $5k/seat
Access the data: go.umd.edu/T2Vaccess
#ThreatIntelligence #Terrorism
ALT 2026 Early Adopter Rates
New publication in @IrregularWarCtr's PRISM: The Journal of Emerging Threats | Complex Statecraft: “Message Resonance Across Cultures: Toward Evidence-based Assessment,” by START's Steve S. Sin, Markus Binder, and Megan Rutter.
Access full issue of PRISM: go.umd.edu/2es5
ALT Message Resonance Across Cultures: Toward Evidence-based Assessment
In a new article for The Center Square's 9/11 series, START Director Dr. Amy Pate is quoted on how the Department of Homeland Security has shifted its focus from terrorism prevention to broader duties like cybersecurity and border control.
25 years after 9/11: Department of Homeland Security has cost taxpayers trillions
thecentersquare.com/national…
START’s online Graduate Certificate in Insider Risk Management and Mitigation at the @UMDGradSchool provides advanced education in understanding, investigating, and managing insider risks and threats.
Apply by Dec 11 for Spring '27. Learn more: go.umd.edu/InsiderRisk
ALT Graduate Certificate in Insider Risk Management and Mitigation
Welcome to our new and returning students as the Fall semester begins! For those ready to plan their next career move, we are now accepting applications for the Spring semester. (Deadline: Dec 11)
Apply now for START's MPS in Security & Terrorism Studies: go.umd.edu/STARTMPS
ALT Master of Professional Studies in Security & Terrorism Studies
From Educator to IT Program Manager. Get to know Felicia Taylor in our latest Staff Spotlight! Find out what motivated her journey and how she balances her technical role with a dynamic, creative life as a musician, nail artist, and outdoor adventurer. 👉 go.umd.edu/2duz
ALT Felicia Taylor
The Terrorism and Targeted Violence (T2V) in the United States reveals stark data on school-based violence from 2023-2026: 700 events, 255 casualties, and a median perpetrator age of 17. Firearms were used in nearly 8 out of 10 attacks.
Full dataset: start.umd.edu/t2v
ALT School-based violence infographic
Following a successful pilot in Maryland, ICONS Education is now extending a 50% discount on its immersive simulations to all U.S. high schools (public , private , and homeschooling programs serving students ages 13-18).
Learn more: go.umd.edu/2dcw
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ALT 50% off educational simulations for all U.S. high schools
The Terrorism & Targeted Violence (T2V) dataset has been updated. The first quarter of 2026 saw 235 events, with monthly totals of 79 (January), 84 (February), and 72 (March).
Data available for purchase: start.umd.edu/t2v
#terrorism #politicalviolence #targetedviolence
ALT Latest T2V Data
Maryland public high schools: ICONS' full catalog of 25 interactive simulations is FREE through 2026–27. Students practice crisis response, negotiation & decision-making on real-world issues.
Maryland private schools & homeschools: reduced rates. Details: go.umd.edu/2b9t
ALT Free Educational Simulations
The deadline to apply for our Fall 2026 Graduate Certificates is this Friday, August 7th!
✅ 100% Online: Learn from anywhere.
Choose your path:
▶ Terrorism Analysis
▶ Insider Risk Management and Mitigation
Learn more: go.umd.edu/GradSTART
ALT Online Graduate Certificates