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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Scott H. Decker | Former Researcher | ||
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Enrique Arias | Former Investigator | ||
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David C. Pyrooz | Former Investigator | ||
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Jeffrey Bale | Former Investigator | ||
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Hamilton Bean | Former Investigator | ||
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Roberta Belli | Former Investigator | ||
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Vicki Bier | Former Investigator | ||
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Johanna Birnir | Former Investigator | ||
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Bidisha Biswas | Former Investigator | Western Washington University | |
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Linda Bourque | Former Investigator | ||
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Ann Bowman | Former Investigator | ||
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Jarret Brachman | Former Researcher | ||
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John Stevenson | Former Researcher | ||
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Jeremy Backstrom | Former Researcher | ||
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Richard D. Brecht | Former Investigator | ||
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Ronald Breiger | Former Investigator | ||
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Risa Brooks | Former Investigator | ||
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Deborah Cai | Former Investigator | ||
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Jeremy G. Carter | Former Investigator | ||
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Yan Jin | Former Researcher | ||
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Elise Miller-Hooks | Former Investigator | ||
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Katherine Worboys Izsak |
Academic Director, UMD College of Information (iSchool) |
Investigator | University of Maryland |
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Stephanie Amobi |
Accounting Associate |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Michael Egnoto |
Affiliated Researcher, START |
Investigator | |
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Herbert Tinsley |
Analyst, Government Accountability Office |
Researcher |