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Channa R. De Silva

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Channa De Silva teaches chemistry and carries out research in the areas of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and computational chemistry.

Benjamin Steere

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Ben Steere's primary areas of interest for research and teaching include Southeastern archaeology and Cherokee archaeology.

Brett Riggs

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

A research archaeologist, Brett Riggs is a former deputy tribal historical preservation officer for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Caitlyn Ratcliffe

Lecturer in Health and Human SciencesLoyola Marymount University

Greg Waymire

Professor Emeritus of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Waymire’s research has examined the effects of disclosure and the emergence of accounting institutions

Prosanta Chakrabarty

E.K. Hunter Chair & Professor | Biological Sciences Curator of Fishes | Director, Museum of Natural ScienceLouisiana State University

Dr. Chakrabarty is a natural historian who studies fishes to better understand Earth history and evolution.

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Theodore Arapis, PhD

Associate Professor and Chair of Public Administration | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Theodore Arapis, PhD, focuses on local government financial management and budgeting, fiscal performance measurement and transparency.

Sutirtha Bagchi, PhD

Associate Professor of Economics | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Sutirtha Bagchi, PhD, is an expert in public finance.

Linda Copel, PhD

Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Linda Copel, PhD, RN, CNS, BC, CNE, NCC, FAPA, has experience providing counseling in situations of familial and domestic violence.