American Experts

Seiji Takaku, PhD

Professor of PsychologySoka University

Professor Takaku's research interests focus on cross-cultural examinations of people's apology (and excuse)-giving behavior

Cross-Cultural Research on Apology and forgivenessSocial PsychologyMotivation Theories in PsychologySport Psychology

Sona Gala, J.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Business Law, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Assistant Chair, Department of Marketing and Business Law | Program Coordinator, Business Law Minor

Small BusinessLawEntrepreneurshipBusiness Law

Barbara Shinn-Cunningham

Dean, Mellon College of ScienceCarnegie Mellon University

Barb Shinn-Cunningham studies auditory neuroscience and hearing loss; as dean, she speaks on how AI and collaboration advance science today.

Auditory NeuroscienceHearing ImpairmentCocktail Party EffectEveryday CommunicationRole of AI in Science

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.

Congregational StudiesHomileticsPastoral LeadershipPastoral MinistryEcclesiology

Michael Roizen, MD

Chief Wellness Officer; Chair, Wellness InstituteCleveland Clinic

Reveals how to stay fit, the right way to diet, and how to control your genes, choose the right supplements and keep the brain healthy

The Cleveland Clinic Experience in Bending the Cost Curve: How Social Media Has Buttressed Other TechnologiesChanging HealthCaregiver StressTop 12 Things You Can Do for Your HealthEconomics of Prevention