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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William Parkin |
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice |
Researcher | Seattle University |
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Herbert Tinsley |
Analyst, Government Accountability Office |
Researcher | |
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Aaron Safer-Lichtenstein |
Analyst, Government Accountability Office |
Researcher | |
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Michael Egnoto |
Affiliated Researcher, START |
Investigator | |
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Stephanie Amobi |
Accounting Associate |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Katherine Worboys Izsak |
Academic Director, UMD College of Information (iSchool) |
Investigator | University of Maryland |
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David L. Carter | Former Investigator | Michigan State University | |
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Michele Wood | Former Investigator | ||
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Erica Chenoweth | Former Investigator | ||
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Caron Chess | Former Investigator | ||
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Claudio Cioffi-Revilla | Former Investigator | ||
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Jeannette Sutton | Former Researcher | ||
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Obie Clayton | Former Investigator | ||
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Susan Cutter | Former Investigator | ||
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Omi Hodwitz | Former Researcher | ||
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Erik Dahl | Former Investigator | ||
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Kelly Damphousse | Former Investigator | ||
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Emily Iarocci | Former Investigator | ||
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James A. Piazza | Former Researcher | ||
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Donatella della Porta | Former Investigator | ||
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Gabrielle Matuzsan | Former Researcher | ||
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Kathleen Deloughery | Former Investigator | ||
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Mary Michael | Former Researcher | ||
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Nina Fefferman | Former Investigator | ||
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Shira Fishman | Former Investigator |