Paulo Verardi, Ph.D.
Department Head and Associate Professor of Virology and Vaccinology · University of Connecticut
Expert on vaccine development & virology (Smallpox, Rinderpest, Zika, coronaviruses, Rift Valley, Powassan, SFTSV, Heartland, & more)
COVID-19 Mosquito-borne Diseases Tick-borne Diseases Zika Smallpox
Nicholas Mangee
Associate Professor of Finance · Georgia Southern University
Nicholas Mangee is an associate professor of finance in the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University.
History of Thought Textual Analysis Behavioral Finance Financial Time Series Knightian Uncertainty
Andreas Pfenning
Associate Professor, Ray and Stephanie Lane Computational Biology Department · Carnegie Mellon University
Andreas Pfenning has published a number of high-impact papers on genomic tools to study sequence differences.
Computational Biology Neural Function Human Biology Genomics Disease Predisposition
Carmel Majidi
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Carmel Majidi’s mission is to discover materials and methods that allow robots and machines to behave like soft biological organisms.
Soft Robotics Medical Device Manufacturing Wearable Robotics Medical Devices Advanced Manufacturing
Laura Huaracha
Associate Professor of Communication and Digital Media · Carthage College
Communicators shouldn’t fear science; they should embrace it. Professor Laura Huaracha is adamant about that.
Curriculum Development Student Development Graphic Design Illustrator Indesign
Betty Jo Barrett
Associate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies Program · University of Windsor
Research specialization: Gender Based Violence
Gender based violence Violence against women and children Domestic violence in LGBTQ2A+ communities Domestic violence against women Domestic violence and animal abuse
David Julian McClements
Distinguished Professor of Food Science · University of Massachusetts Amherst
D. Julian McClements is the most highly cited food scientist in the world, known for his leading research on plant-based food.
Plant-based Food Food Science Food Nanotechnology Food Architecture
Alicia Walf
Senior Lecturer, Cognitive Science · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Neuroscientist with extensive research into body, brain, and mind relationships related to brain health, social cognition and emotions.
Brain Health Emotion Memory Neuroplasticity Well-Being
Laura Coristine
Liber Ero Fellow, postdoctoral researcher · University of Calgary
Researching solutions for climate change
macroecology climate change mitigation for biodiversity science communication and outreach GIS and spatial analysis
Jeff LaMack, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Jeff LaMack is a biomedical engineer with expertise on effects of cardiovascular fluid mechanics on devices and pathologies.
Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum Design and Assessment Engineering Education Biomaterials Biomedical Engineering Effects of Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics on Devices and Pathologies
Dawn Bazely
Professor, Department of Biology · York University
#YorkU Biology professor. Collaborative, interdisciplinary researcher & award-winning teacher. Past #YorkU Sustainability Inst Director.
Animal Behaviour Arctic Affairs Climate Change Curriculum Design & Development Ecology
Michelle Cawthorn
Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University
Professor Cawthorn specializes in the ecology and behavior of small mammals such as shrews and small mice
Animal Behavior Herpetology Biology Environmental Biology
Matthew Grieshop
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
An expert in Cultural, Biological and chemical pest management for organic production systems
organic agriculture Extension Biological Control Integrated Pest Management Invasive Pests
Todd Thrift
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Todd Thrift is a beef cattle specialist with expertise in cow/calf management and feedlot management.
Beef Quality Assurance Cow Calf Management Feedlot Management Beef Cattle Breeding Ranch Management
Helen Boswell
Professor of Biology · Southern Utah University
Specializes in animal behavior and evolution, with research emphasis on teaching and outreach strategies.
Outreach Education Scientific Literacy Animal Behavior Evolutionary Biology
Louise Kerr
The Pet Care Magician · Elite Pet Care & Education
The Pet Care Magician@Elite Pet Care & Education
Pet Care Dog Training Pets Dogs Animal Care
Yutao Liu, MD, PhD
Associate Professor · Augusta University
Dr. Liu is a human molecular geneticist in glaucoma and keratoconus.
DNA Copy Number Analysis Animal Modeling Functional Genomics Human Molecular Genetics Next Generation Sequencing
Joanne Hammond
Archaeologist · Pacific Heritage Research
Heritage expert connected to BC's archaeology and Indigenous heritage communities, dedicated to public outreach on BC's past.
Archaeology Archaeological Research Archaeological Survey land use studies Heritage
Eric Kmiec, Ph.D
Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer, The Gene Editing Institute · ChristianaCare
Dr. Kmiec, a pioneer in the field, has achieved several ground-breaking firsts in CRISPR gene editing.
Gene Editing Biomedical Research Molecular Medicine
Thanh Nguyen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Nguyen focuses on biointegrated materials and devices at nano- and micro-scales for applications in biomedicine
Vaccinations Drug Delivery Nano