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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Arri Abarcar |
Business Services Specialist, START |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Gary Ackerman |
Associate Professor, SUNY Albany |
Investigator | University at Albany, State University of New York |
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Amy Adamczyk | Former Investigator | ||
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Stephanie Amobi |
Accounting Associate |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Enrique Arias | Former Investigator | ||
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Bryan Arva |
Researcher, GTD |
Researcher, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Victor Asal |
Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of Public Administration |
Investigator | University at Albany, State University of New York |
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Anita Atwell Seate |
Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Affiliate Assistant Professor, START |
Investigator | University of Maryland |
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Blessing Awe |
Human Resources Coordinator, START |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Jeremy Backstrom | Former Researcher | ||
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Jeffrey Bale | Former Investigator | ||
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Hamilton Bean | Former Investigator | ||
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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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Roberta Belli | Former Investigator | ||
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Alejandro Beutel |
Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Global Policy |
Investigator | |
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Vicki Bier | Former Investigator | ||
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Markus Binder |
Project Manager/Researcher, START |
Investigator, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Johanna Birnir | Former Investigator | ||
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Bidisha Biswas | Former Investigator | Western Washington University | |
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Beth Blake |
Web Developer, ICONS Project |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Linda Bourque | Former Investigator | ||
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Salma Bouziani |
Project Manager/Researcher, START |
Researcher, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Ann Bowman | Former Investigator | ||
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Marcus A. Boyd |
Senior Researcher, GIS, START Director, Graduate Studies, START |
Investigator, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Jarret Brachman | Former Researcher |