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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Role | Institution | |
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Demis Glasford |
Associate Professor of Psychology |
Investigator, Research Affiliate | John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York |
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Jeff Gruenewald |
Associate Professor |
Investigator, Research Affiliate | Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis |
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Ted Robert Gurr |
Distinguished Professor of Government and Politics |
Investigator, Research Affiliate | University of Maryland |
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Brandi Goff |
Instructional Designer, START |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Michele Gelfand |
Professor of Psychology |
Investigator, Research Affiliate | University of Maryland |
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Rachel Gabriel |
Researcher and Project Manager, START |
Research Affiliate, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Andrew Godard |
Researcher |
Research Affiliate | None |
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Sara Gallagher |
Senior Consultant and Data Analyst, BayFirst Solutions |
Research Affiliate | None |
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Thomas Guarrieri |
Senior Researcher, Unconventional Weapons & Technology (UWT) Division, START |
Research Affiliate, Staff | University of Maryland |