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, Research Director, 301-405-6821, apate@umd.edu
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Job Title | Role | Institution | |
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Benjamin Evans |
Faculty Research Assistant, Global Terrorism Database, START |
Research Affiliate, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Devin Ellis |
Policy & Research Program Director, ICONS Project |
Research Affiliate, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Max Erdemandi |
Faculty Specialist |
Research Affiliate, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Michael Egnoto |
Affiliated Researcher, START |
Investigator | None |
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Rebecca (Becca) Earnhardt |
PhD student |
Research Affiliate | University of Maryland |