Ruth Braunstein, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Braunstein is a cultural sociologist interested in the role of taxes, taxpaying, religion, and morality in American political life.
Taxes and Taxpaying Religion Politics & Culture Faith-based Communities Religious Studies Cultural Sociology
Matt Sakakeeny
Associate Professor of Music, Ethnomusicology · Tulane University
Matt Sakakeeny studies the intersections of music, race and power.
Music Musicology Music Anthropology Ethnomusicology Brass Bands
John Leshy
Emeritus Harry D. Sunderland Distinguished Professor of Real Property Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: leshyj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4726 / Office 382-200
Real Property Law State and Federal Constitutional Law Natural Resources Law Public Land Law Water Law
Allyson Poska
Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Poska is an internationally known expert on the history of women in early modern Europe and colonial Latin America.
Smallpox Vaccination Spanish History Latin American History Women's History
Ronald Shapiro
Speaker & Consultant · Ronald G. Shapiro, Ph. D.
Improve job or school performance, educate, and entertain at the same time!!! Learning which is applicable and a ton of fun!!!
Human Factors/Ergonomics Leadership/Management/Teamwork Career Development Understanding Human Capabilities and Limitations Special Recognition
William Schmidt
University Distinguished Professor of Education and Statistics · Michigan State University
Professor Schmidt's research focuses on policy issues related to K-12 math education and the effects of curriculum on academic achievement
Opportunity to Learn Mathematics Assessment and Psychometrics International Mathematics Education Studies Statistics Educational Policy
Donna Thomson
Author, Caregiving Activist · McMaster University
Author and Leader in family caregiving - disability and aging Instructor, McMaster University Vice-Chair, Kids Brain Health Network
Health Care Navigation Family Caregiving Resilience Strategic Advocacy Teaching, Coaching
Meca Williams-Johnson
Professor · Georgia Southern University
Meca R. Williams-Johnson's mixed methods research emphasis explores student motivation, emotions, teaching and learning.
Black Feminist Theory African-American Education Qualitative Research Design Teacher Efficacy Parental Involvement
Michael Lynch, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy · University of Connecticut
Dr. Lynch's research focuses on truth and fake news.
Information Technology and Knowledge Democracy and Public Discourse Fake News Truth
Paul M. Collins, Jr.
Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science / Director of Legal Studies · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Paul Collins' research focuses on bias and inequality in the legal system, the selection and work of judges and social movement litigation.
Bias in Judicial Appointments Judicial Appointments Public Law Inequality in the Legal System American Politics
Ara Jo
Clinical Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Ara Jo has expertise in healthcare system management and the development of preventive care models for chronic diseases and risk assessment.
Body composition assessment Healthcare System Preventive care model for chronic diseases (i.e., diabetes and prediabetes) Sarcopenia
Valerie Earnshaw
Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Earnshaw examines associations between stigma and health inequities.
Health Inequities Health Outcomes HIV Stigma AIDS Stigma Stigmatized Conditions
Richard Himelfarb
Professor of Political Science · Hofstra University
Professor Himelfarb's scholarly interests and expertise include health care policy (Affordable Care Act), Congress and the presidency.
Political Science American Politics Affordable Care Act Health Care Policy Congress
Kathy D. Geller, Ph.D.
Program Director, Human and Organizational Development | School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
A Scholar/Practitioner….Learning and Organization Effectiveness: Sustainable Leadership, Adult Development and Transformative Learning
Transformative Learning Transnational Leadership Leadership Development Adaptive Leadership Adult Development
Sarah Reckhow
Assistant Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University
Sarah Reckhow is an expert on education policy, urban and state politics, and philanthropy and nonprofits in public policy.
Philanthropy Racial Politics State Politics Education Policy Every Student Suceeds Act
Brad Bushman
Rinehart Chair | Department of Mass Communication · The Ohio State University
Media and social psychology expert, focusing on the problem of human aggression and violence
Violence in Society and Media Social Psychology Advanced Research Methods in Communication Communication in Society
Daniel Cornfield
Professor of Sociology · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the American labor movement, the creative class, and work and occupation issues generally.
labor & employment Creative Class Unionization Labor Unions Musicians
Felicia Pratto, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychological Sciences · University of Connecticut
Psychology expert, specializing in race and sex discrimination and intergroup dynamics
Terrorism and counter-terrorism Xenophobia Prejudice, tace- and sex- discrimination in hiring Homophobia Violations of International Humanitarian Law in war-time
Dexter Gabriel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of History · University of Connecticut
Dexter Gabriel's research interests include the history of slavery, resistance, and freedom in the Black Atlantic.
Abolition and Emancipation Slavery in Popular Culture Slavery Black Atlantic
Aaron McCright
Professor and Chairperson, College of Social Science/Lyman Briggs College · Michigan State University
Dr. McCright specializes in environmental sociology, sociology of science and technology, and social movements.
Political Polarization Values and Sciences Climate Change Politics Climate Change Climate Change Denial