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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Role | Institution | |
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Eva Coll |
Experiential Education Specialist, START |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Amy Pate |
Executive Director & Research Director, START |
Investigator, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Arie Kruglanski |
Distinguished Professor of Psychology |
Investigator | University of Maryland |
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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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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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William Braniff |
Director, START Professor of the Practice, University of Maryland Editorial Board, International Centre for Counter-Terrorism - The Hague Research Advisory Board, RESOLVE Network Independent Advisory Committee (IAC), Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) International Advisory Board, Hedayah Center |
Investigator, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Julie Callis |
Director of Administrative Services, START |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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John Sawyer |
Director of Strategic Corporate Research Relationships |
Former Investigator | University of Maryland |
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Nathan Meehan |
Director of Research and Development, Second Sight Training Systems, LLC |
Investigator | Second Sight Training Systems, LLC |
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Jessica Rivinius |
Director of News and Media Relations |
Former Researcher | Miami University |
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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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Rhyner Washburn |
Cyber Intelligence Researcher, START |
Researcher, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Arri Abarcar |
Business Services Specialist, START |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Gary Ackerman |
Associate Professor, SUNY Albany |
Investigator | University at Albany, State University of New York |
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Peter Simi |
Associate Professor, Chapman University Director, Earl Babbie Research Center |
Investigator | Chapman University |
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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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Victor Asal |
Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of Public Administration |
Investigator | University at Albany, State University of New York |
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Steven Chermak |
Associate Professor of Criminology |
Investigator | Michigan State University |
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Anthony Lemieux |
Associate Professor of Communication and Lead Researcher of the Transcultural Conflict and Violence Program |
Investigator | Georgia State University |
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Jeff Gruenewald |
Associate Professor and Director of the Terrorism Research Center, University of Arkansas |
Investigator | University of Arkansas |
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Thomas Guarrieri |
Assistant Research Scientist, Unconventional Weapons & Technology (UWT) Division, START |
Researcher, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Samuel D. Henkin |
Assistant Research Scientist, START |
Researcher, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Anita Atwell Seate |
Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Affiliate Assistant Professor, START |
Investigator | University of Maryland |
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Brandon Behlendorf |
Assistant Professor, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, SUNY Albany |
Investigator | University at Albany, State University of New York |
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Kurt Braddock |
Assistant Professor, American University |
Researcher | American University |