A consortium of researchers dedicated to improving the understanding of the human causes and consequences of terrorism

START People

START has built a team which reflects our multidisciplinary approach, bringing together individuals from a wide range of academic and methodological backgrounds. In addition to conducting research, the START headquarters team provides administrative support and transition and outreach opportunities for the Consortium researchers. The organization's leadership includes:

William Braniff, Director, 301-405-4022, braniff@start.umd.edu

Amy Pate, Executive Director / Research Director, 301-405-6821, apate@umd.edu

Last Names Starting With:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Name Job Title Role Institution
kurt braddock Kurt Braddock Assistant Professor, American University Researcher American University
McCauley_Clark Clark McCauley Professor of Psychology Investigator Bryn Mawr College
person-default Sophia Moskalenko Postdoctoral Research Fellow for START Investigator Bryn Mawr College
anthony Lemieux Anthony Lemieux Associate Professor of Communication and Lead Researcher of the Transcultural Conflict and Violence Program Investigator Georgia State University
person-default Vera Mironova Visiting Fellow Researcher Harvard University
Joshua Freilich Joshua Freilich Professor Investigator John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York
Shanaka Jayasekara Lecturer and OUA Academic Coordinator Former Researcher Macquarie University
David L. Carter Former Investigator Michigan State University
Steven Chermak Steven Chermak Associate Professor of Criminology Investigator Michigan State University
person-default William Parkin Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Researcher Seattle University
Crenshaw Martha Martha Crenshaw Researcher, Political Science/International Relations Investigator Stanford University
Laura Dugan Laura Dugan Ralph Mershon Professor of Human Security and Professor of Sociology Investigator The Ohio State University
Gary Ackerman Gary Ackerman Associate Professor, SUNY Albany Investigator University at Albany, State University of New York
Brandon Behlendorf Brandon Behlendorf Assistant Professor, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, SUNY Albany Investigator University at Albany, State University of New York
R. Karl Rethemeyer R. Karl Rethemeyer Associate Professor of Public Administration & Policy Investigator University at Albany, State University of New York
Asal_Victor Victor Asal Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of Public Administration Investigator University at Albany, State University of New York
Jeff Jeff Gruenewald Associate Professor and Director of the Terrorism Research Center, University of Arkansas Investigator University of Arkansas
Brent Smith Brent Smith Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Director of Terrorism Research Center (TRC) in Fulbright College 		Investigator University of Arkansas
Stevan_Weine Stevan Weine Professor of Psychiatry Investigator University of Illinois at Chicago
Braniff William William Braniff Department Chair, START Director (on IPA)
Professor of the Practice, University of Maryland 		Investigator, Staff University of Maryland
Izsak Katherine Katherine Worboys Izsak Academic Director, UMD College of Information (iSchool) Investigator University of Maryland
Lafee Gary LaFree Founding Director, START
Distinguished University Professor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice 		Investigator University of Maryland
Miller Erin Erin Miller GTD Program Manager, START Former Investigator University of Maryland
Amy Pate Amy Pate START Acting Director Investigator, Staff University of Maryland
Sawyer John John Sawyer Director of Strategic Corporate Research Relationships Former Investigator University of Maryland