academic Experts

Gina Rippon

Professor Emeritus of Cognitive NeuroimagingAston University

Professor Rippon uses brain-imaging techniques to study sex/gender issues in neurotypical and autistic populations.

Torrey Trust

Professor of Learning Technology, College of EducationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Torrey Trust is one of the world's leading scholars addressing the use of generative AI, including ChatGPT, in education.

William B. (Trey) Cade III, Ph. D.

Director, Institute for Aviation SciencesBaylor University

Nationally recognized expert in meteorology & space weather, specializing in geomagnetic storms & their impact on Earth

Lawrence Kalbers, Ph.D., CPA

Emeritus Professor of Accounting, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Nadya Shalamova, Ph.D.

Professor, Program DirectorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Nadya Shalamova is a professor, program director and expert in user experience (UX).

Maya Israel

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Maya Israel researches how to support academically diverse learners’ meaningful engagement in computer science education.

Jon Eckert, Ed.D.

Copple Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership | Executive Director, Baylor Center for School LeadershipBaylor University

Researches collective leadership, teaching effectiveness, evaluation and compensation to enhance effectiveness and science education.

Chuck Hodges

ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Dr. Charles Hodges's research is focused on learner motivation, online teaching & learning, self-efficacy, self-regulation, & emerging tech

Erin Boyleston, MS

Associate ProfessorAugusta University

Dr. Boyleston's clinical focus is preclinical dental hygiene education.

Matthew D. Kim, Ph.D.

Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership | Holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism | Director of the PhD in Preaching ProgramBaylor University

Award-winning author and editor of several books on preaching and ministry.