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 Sort ascending Job Title Sort ascending Role Institution
Brian Phillips Former Researcher
Brian Johnson Former Investigator University of Maryland
Brent Smith 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
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
Brandon A. Sullivan Former Researcher
Brandi Goff Brandi Goff Instructional Designer, START Staff University of Maryland
Bo Jiang, START Bo Jiang Graduate Research Assistant, START Researcher University of Maryland
Bidisha Biswas Former Investigator Western Washington University
Betty Pfefferbaum Former Investigator
Beth blake Beth Blake Web Developer, ICONS Project Staff University of Maryland
Bert Useem Former Investigator
person-default Benjamin Evans Faculty Research Assistant, Global Terrorism Database, START Researcher, Staff University of Maryland
Koven Barnett S. Koven Data Science Manager, Deloitte Government & Public Services Former Investigator
Assaf Moghadam Former Investigator
Arri Abarcar Arri Abarcar Business Services Specialist, START Staff University of Maryland
Arie Kruglanski Arie Kruglanski Distinguished Professor of Psychology Investigator University of Maryland
anthony Lemieux Anthony Lemieux Associate Professor of Communication and Lead Researcher of the Transcultural Conflict and Violence Program Investigator Georgia State University
Ann Norwood Former Investigator
Ann Bowman Former Investigator
Anita atwell Anita Atwell Seate Assistant Professor, University of Maryland
Affiliate Assistant Professor, START
Investigator University of Maryland
Andrew Godard Former Researcher
Amy Pate Amy Pate START Acting Director Investigator, Staff University of Maryland
Amy landiorio Amy Iandiorio Researcher, GTD Researcher, Staff University of Maryland
Amy Adamczyk Former Investigator
person-default Amanda Statland Assistant Director of Administrative Services Staff University of Maryland