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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Job Title | Role | Institution | |
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Aaron Safer-Lichtenstein |
Former Researcher: Global Terrorism Database (GTD) |
Former Researcher | |
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Amanda Statland |
Assistant Director of Administrative Services |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Brandon A. Sullivan | Former Researcher | ||
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Brent Smith |
Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Director of Terrorism Research Center (TRC) in Fulbright College |
Investigator | University of Arkansas |
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Carina Sheehan |
Program Coordinator, ICONS |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Elizabet Petrun Sayers | Former Investigator | ||
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Jeannette Sutton | Former Researcher | ||
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John Sawyer |
Director of Strategic Corporate Research Relationships |
Former Investigator | University of Maryland |
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John Stevenson | Former Researcher | ||
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Kathleen Sherrieb | Former Researcher | ||
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Kathleen Smarick | Former Investigator | ||
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Monica Schoch-Spana | Former Investigator | ||
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Nil Satana | Former Investigator | ||
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Peter Simi |
Associate Professor, Chapman University Director, Earl Babbie Research Center |
Investigator | Chapman University |
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Rashmi Singh | Former Investigator | ||
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Sarah Spalding | Former Researcher | ||
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Steve Sin |
Director, Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT) Subject Matter Expert Instructor, National Center for Security & Preparedness |
Investigator, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Susan Szmania | Former Researcher | ||
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Tara Kirk Sell | Former Investigator |