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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Job Title | Role | Institution | |
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Karina Panyan |
Research Assistant, Global Terrorism Database (GTD), START |
Researcher, 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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Kathleen Deloughery | Former Investigator | ||
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Kathleen Sherrieb | Former Researcher | ||
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Kathleen Smarick | Former Investigator | ||
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Kathleen Tierney | Former Investigator | ||
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Katy Lindquist |
Senior Researcher, START |
Researcher, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Kelly Damphousse | Former Investigator | ||
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Kevin Fitzpatrick | Former Investigator | ||
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Kieran Quinlan | Former Researcher | ||
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Kurt Braddock |
Assistant Professor, American University |
Researcher | American University |
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Laura Dugan |
Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Investigator | University of Maryland |
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Lauren Pinson | Former Researcher | ||
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Liberty Day |
Program Director for Education and Training |
Staff | University of Maryland |
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Linda Bourque | Former Investigator | ||
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Lisa Keranen | Former Investigator | ||
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Lyubov Mincheva | Former Researcher | ||
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Magnus Ranstorp | Former Investigator | ||
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Mansoor Moaddel | Former Investigator | ||
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Manuela Caiani | Former Researcher | ||
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Marcus A. Boyd |
Senior Researcher, GIS, START Director, Graduate Studies, START |
Investigator, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Margaret Wilson |
Senior Lecturer of Psychology |
Investigator | University of Surrey (UK) |
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Mark Lichbach | Former Investigator | ||
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Markus Binder |
Project Manager/Researcher, START |
Investigator, Staff | University of Maryland |
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Martha Crenshaw |
Researcher, Political Science/International Relations |
Investigator | Stanford University |