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
Name | Job Title | Role | Institution | |
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Magnus Ranstorp | Former Investigator | ||
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R. Karl Rethemeyer |
Associate Professor of Public Administration & Policy |
Investigator | University at Albany, State University of New York |
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Jessica Rivinius |
Director of News and Media Relations |
Former Researcher | Miami University |
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Holly Roberts |
Strategic Communications Lead, Akoya; University of Maryland Lecturer |
Researcher | |
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Paxton Roberts | Former Researcher | ||
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Megan Rutter |
Junior Researcher, START |
Researcher, Staff | University of Maryland |