Science Experts

Brian LaPointe, Ph.D.

Research Professor at FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic InstituteFlorida Atlantic University

Brian Lapointe’s research interests include algal physiology and biochemistry, marine bioinvasions and marine conservation.

Laura Olson

Professor and Herman Brown Chair of Political ScienceTexas Christian University

Political scientist studying religion, public opinion, civic engagement and American politics

Luis Henry Quiroga-Nuñez, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | Aerospace, Physics and Space SciencesFlorida Tech

Todd Royal

AuthorArchway Publishing

To educate the public to be more energy literate.

Bethany Conrad

Expert in national and Florida politics, elections, the presidency and The Supreme CourtFlorida Gulf Coast University

Assistant Professor, Political Science

Miriam Capretz

Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringWestern University

Professor of Software Engineering at Western University who conducts research in energy management, smart buildings and online advertising.

Alona Fyshe

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Victoria, Computer Science Department

Machine Learning and the Neuroscience of Language Understanding

Paul Topham

Director of Aston Institute for Membrane ExcellenceAston University

Professor Topham's research is focussed on sustainable polymer science; making new plastics of the future for a wide range of applications.

Greg Tolley, Ph.D.

Expert in marine ecologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Greg Tolley studies estuaries, including the ecology of oyster reefs and the impact of freshwater inflow on estuarine ecosystems.

Marco Carvalho, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President and Provost | Executive Director, L3Harris Institute for Assured Information | Professor of Computer SciencesFlorida Tech

Dr. Carvalho's research includes computer networks, cybersecurity, tactical communication and information systems and multi-agent systems.