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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Role | Institution | |
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Roberta Belli | Former Investigator | ||
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Vicki Bier | Former Investigator | ||
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Johanna Birnir | Former Investigator | ||
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Bidisha Biswas | Former Investigator | Western Washington University | |
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Linda Bourque | Former Investigator | ||
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Ann Bowman | Former Investigator | ||
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Jarret Brachman | Former Researcher | ||
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John Stevenson | Former Researcher | ||
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Ronald Breiger | Former Investigator | ||
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Risa Brooks | Former Investigator | ||
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Deborah Cai | Former Investigator | ||
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Jeremy G. Carter | Former Investigator | ||
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Yan Jin | Former Researcher | ||
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Elise Miller-Hooks | Former Investigator | ||
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Katherine Worboys Izsak |
Academic Director, UMD College of Information (iSchool) |
Investigator | University of Maryland |
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Stephanie Amobi |
Accounting Associate |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Michael Egnoto |
Affiliated Faculty, Clinical Informaticist at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research |
Investigator | |
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Margaret Wilson |
Affiliated Faculty, Course Director of the MSc in Forensic Psychology |
Investigator | University of Surrey (UK) |
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Holly Roberts |
Affiliated Faculty, Strategic Communications Lead at Akoya |
Former Investigator | |
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Herbert Tinsley |
Analyst, Government Accountability Office |
Researcher | |
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Amanda Statland |
Assistant Director of Administrative Services |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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William Parkin |
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice |
Researcher | Seattle University |
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Kurt Braddock |
Assistant Professor, American University |
Researcher | American 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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Anita Atwell Seate |
Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Affiliate Assistant Professor, START |
Investigator | University of Maryland |