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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James Pennebaker | Former Investigator | ||
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Betty Pfefferbaum | Former Investigator | ||
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Magnus Ranstorp | Former Investigator | ||
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David Hofmann | Former Researcher | ||
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Nil Satana | Former Investigator | ||
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Monica Schoch-Spana | Former Investigator | ||
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Tara Kirk Sell | Former Investigator | ||
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Rashmi Singh | Former Investigator | ||
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Sarah Spalding | Former Researcher | ||
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Kathleen Sherrieb | Former Researcher | ||
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Terence Thornberry | Former Investigator | ||
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Frank Foley | Former Researcher | ||
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Kathleen Tierney | Former Investigator | ||
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Manuela Caiani | Former Researcher | ||
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Monique Turner | Former Researcher | ||
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Bert Useem | Former Investigator | ||
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Elaine Vaughan | Former Investigator | ||
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David E. Cunningham | Former Investigator | ||
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David Weisburd | Former Investigator | ||
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Sue-Ming Yang | Former Investigator | ||
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Joseph Young | Former Investigator | ||
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Jun Zhuang | Former Investigator | ||
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Hamid Mohtadi | Former Investigator | ||
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Rose Pfefferbaum | Former Researcher | ||
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Stanley Presser | Former Researcher |