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
| Name | Job Title | Role | Institution | |
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Tyler Page |
Ph.D. Candidate |
Research Affiliate | University of Maryland |
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Karina Panyan |
Research Assistant, Global Terrorism Database (GTD), START |
Research Affiliate, Staff | University of Maryland |
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William Parkin |
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice |
Investigator, Research Affiliate | Seattle University |
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Amy Pate |
Executive Director & Research Director, START |
Investigator, Research Affiliate, Staff | University of Maryland |
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James Pennebaker |
Professor and Chair of Psychology Department |
Investigator, Research Affiliate | University of Texas |
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Elizabeth Petrun Sayers |
Associate Behavioral and Social Scientist |
RAND Corporation | |
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Betty Pfefferbaum | Former Investigator | ||
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Rose Pfefferbaum |
Faculty Emeritus |
Research Affiliate | Maricopa County Community College |
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Brian Phillips |
Assistant Professor |
Research Affiliate, Terrorism Research Awardee | Center for Research and Teaching in Economics (CIDE), Mexico City |
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James A. Piazza |
Liberal Arts Professor of Political Science |
Research Affiliate | Pennsylvania State University |
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Lauren Pinson | Research Affiliate | ||
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Stanley Presser |
Distinguished University Professor of Sociology |
Research Affiliate | University of Maryland |
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David C. Pyrooz |
Assistant Professor, University of Colorado - Boulder |
Investigator, Research Affiliate | University of Colorado |