A consortium of researchers dedicated to improving the understanding of the human causes and consequences of terrorism
START People
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
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Alejandro Beutel |
Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Global Policy |
Former Investigator | |
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Ann Bowman | Former Investigator | ||
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Beth Blake |
Web Developer, ICONS Project |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Bidisha Biswas | Former Investigator | Western Washington University | |
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Brandon Behlendorf |
Assistant Professor, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, SUNY Albany |
Investigator | University at Albany, State University of New York |
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Hamilton Bean | Former Investigator | ||
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Jarret Brachman | Former Researcher | ||
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Jeffrey Bale | Former Investigator | ||
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Johanna Birnir | Former Investigator | ||
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Kurt Braddock |
Assistant Professor, American University |
Researcher | American University |
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Linda Bourque | Former Investigator | ||
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Marcus A. Boyd |
Geospatial Research Unit (GRU) Director, START Director of Graduate Studies, START |
Investigator, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Markus Binder |
Project Manager/Researcher, START |
Investigator, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Ramon F. Brena |
Professor |
Researcher | Tecnologico de Monterrey |
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Risa Brooks | Former Investigator | ||
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Roberta Belli | Former Investigator | ||
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Ronald Breiger | Former Investigator | ||
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Salma Bouziani |
Project Manager/Researcher, START |
Researcher, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Vicki Bier | Former Investigator | ||
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William Braniff |
Department Chair, START Director Professor of the Practice, University of Maryland Editorial Board, International Centre for Counter-Terrorism - The Hague Research Advisory Board, RESOLVE Network Independent Advisory Committee (IAC), Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) International Advisory Board, Hedayah Center |
Investigator, Staff | University of Maryland |