A consortium of researchers dedicated to improving the understanding of the human causes and consequences of terrorism
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
| Name Sort ascending | Job Title Sort ascending | Role | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gary LaFree |
Founding Director, START Distinguished University Professor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Investigator | University of Maryland |
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Robert D. Lamb | ICONS Director and Associate Research Scientist | Investigator, Staff | University of Maryland |
| Richard Legault | Former Researcher | |||
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Anthony Lemieux | Associate Professor of Communication and Lead Researcher of the Transcultural Conflict and Violence Program | Investigator | Georgia State University |
| Christian Leuprecht | Former Investigator | |||
| Mark Lichbach | Former Investigator | |||
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Gina Scott Ligon | Director of National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE); Jack and Stephanie Koraleski Professor of Collaboration Science, UNO | Investigator | University of Nebraska Omaha |
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Katy Lindquist | Principal Research Scientist, NSI Inc. | Former Investigator | |
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Brooke Liu | Professor of Communication and START Affiliated Faculty Member | Investigator | University of Maryland |
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Jacob Loewner | Researcher, START | Researcher, Staff | University of Maryland |