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

Last Names Starting With:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Name Job Title Role Institution
Arri Abarcar Arri Abarcar Business Services Specialist, START Staff University of Maryland
Elizabeth Elizabeth Radziszewski Associate Research Scientist, START Investigator, Staff University of Maryland
Steve Sin Steve S. Sin, Ph.D. Associate Research Scientist & Director, Unconventional Weapons & Technology Division
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, School of International Service, American University
Adjunct Instructor for Forensic Sciences, Oklahoma State University
Chief Academic Officer, Platinum East 		Investigator, Staff University of Maryland
Gary Ackerman Gary Ackerman Associate Professor, SUNY Albany Investigator University at Albany, State University of New York
person-default Peter Simi Associate Professor, Chapman University
Director, Earl Babbie Research Center
 Investigator Chapman University
R. Karl Rethemeyer R. Karl Rethemeyer Associate Professor of Public Administration & Policy Investigator University at Albany, State University of New York
Asal_Victor Victor Asal Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of Public Administration Investigator University at Albany, State University of New York
Steven Chermak Steven Chermak Associate Professor of Criminology Investigator Michigan State University
anthony Lemieux Anthony Lemieux Associate Professor of Communication and Lead Researcher of the Transcultural Conflict and Violence Program Investigator Georgia State University
Jeff Jeff Gruenewald Associate Professor and Director of the Terrorism Research Center, University of Arkansas Investigator University of Arkansas
Anita atwell Anita Atwell Seate Assistant Professor, University of Maryland
Affiliate Assistant Professor, START 		Investigator University of Maryland
Brandon Behlendorf Brandon Behlendorf Assistant Professor, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, SUNY Albany Investigator University at Albany, State University of New York
kurt braddock Kurt Braddock Assistant Professor, American University Researcher American University
person-default William Parkin Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Researcher Seattle University
person-default Amanda Statland Assistant Director of Administrative Services Staff University of Maryland
Tinsley_Herbert Herbert Tinsley Analyst, Government Accountability Office Researcher
Robert_Holly Holly Roberts Affiliated Faculty, Strategic Communications Lead at Akoya Former Investigator
person-default Margaret Wilson Affiliated Faculty, Course Director of the MSc in Forensic Psychology Investigator University of Surrey (UK)
person-default Michael Egnoto Affiliated Faculty, Clinical Informaticist at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Investigator
Stephanie amobi Stephanie Amobi Accounting Associate Staff University of Maryland
Izsak Katherine Katherine Worboys Izsak Academic Director, UMD College of Information (iSchool) Investigator University of Maryland
Nina Fefferman Former Investigator
Ted Robert Gurr Former Investigator
Emina Herovic Former Researcher
Kelly Damphousse Former Investigator