Academics Experts

Eric Baumgartner, Ph.D.

PresidentMilwaukee School of Engineering

Prior to joining academia, Dr. Eric Baumgartner spent 10 years at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He is an expert in higher ed leadership.

Giacomo Negro

Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Organization & Management and Professor of Sociology (by courtesy); Vice Provost for Faculty AffairsEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Howie Choset

Kavcic-Moura Professor of Computer Science in RoboticsCarnegie Mellon University

Howie Choset's groups builds & deploys robots where they matter: from operating rooms and factories to disaster zones & space.

Krystyn Moon

Professor, History and American StudiesUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Moon is an expert on Northern Virginia history, with a focus on African American and immigrant communities.

Andrew Ledbetter

Professor & Chair of Communication StudiesTexas Christian University

Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Tim Baines

Professor of Operations StrategyAston University

Professor Baines specialises in the realisation of competitive manufacturing operations.

David Owens

Extension Specialist - EntomologyUniversity of Delaware

Dr. Owens works with agricultural insect pest management

Emile Lester

Professor of Political Science and International AffairsUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Lester is an expert in church and state issues, especially controversies surrounding teaching religion in schools.

Dominique Halaby

Director, Business Innovation GroupGeorgia Southern University

Dr. Halaby oversees development of Georgia Southern University’s City Center.

Mike Langford

Director of AdmissionsWestern Carolina University

Mike Langford is a experienced director of admissions with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry.