acceptance Experts

Regina Messer, PhD

Associate Dean & Associate ProfessorAugusta University

Maryam “Shabnam” FakhrHosseini, PhD

Research Scientist, MIT AgeLabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. FakhrHosseini's research focuses on technology adoption models, social robots for aging and smart home.

Alissa Nolden

Assistant Professor of Food ScienceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Alissa Nolden is a sensory scientist whose research focuses on chemosensory perception in humans.

Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor; Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and HealthUniversity of Connecticut

Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization

Brenda Elsey

Professor of HistoryHofstra University

Specialist in Popular Culture and Politics, as well as Gender and Sports, in Twentieth Century Latin America.

Dr. Kevin McCormick

PresidentHuntington University

A champion for education, a humanitarian of distinction, an active volunteer and community builder, and a true global citizen.

Rachel O'Neill, Ph.D.

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Molecular & Cell Biology and Institute for Systems GenomicsUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. O'Neill's research projects use molecular genetic approaches to study centromere function and evolution

Charli Carpenter

Professor of Political Science and Director of Human Security LabUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Charli Carpenter's teaching and research interests include the protection of civilians, laws of war and humanitarian affairs.

Susan Mackey-Kallis, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Communication | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Susan Mackey-Kallis, PhD, is an expert in film analysis and commentary, particularly in regard to pop culture.

Anoop Rai

Professor of FinanceHofstra University

Professor of Finance