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

Eva Lefkowitz, Ph.D.

Professor, HDFS · University of Connecticut

Dr. Lefkowitz's research focuses on sexual health across adolescence and the transition to adulthood

Sexuality Sexual Behavior Adolescence Risky Behaviors Romantic Relationships

Jay Zagorsky

Research Scientist | Center for Human Resource Research · The Ohio State University

Research and data collection expert, focusing on the wealth and income of Americans

National Longitudinal Surveys Data Collection Human Resources Economic Theory

Jerusha Conner, PhD

Professor of Education; Program Coordinator, Graduate Education | Department of Education and Counseling · Villanova University

Jerusha Conner, PhD, is an expert on student engagement, student voice, youth activism and education policy.

Student Engagement Student Voice Youth Activism Urban Education Education Policy

Marisa Smith

Assistant Professor of Advertising and Public Relations · Michigan State University

Marisa Smith's research investigates news disseminated in digital environments and the sociopolitical influence of these messages.

Race Social Media Crime News Politics Activism

Stephen Allen

Associate Vice President for International Affairs · Southern Utah University

Specializing in international affairs in higher education, DACA in Utah, and international education partnerships

DACA in Utah DACA Student Services Student Affairs in Higher Education International Education Partnerships

Vashti Sawtelle

Associate Professor of Physics Education · Michigan State University

Vashti Sawtelle studies how learning environments support students from diverse backgrounds in their learning physics.

Physics Education Higher Educaiton

Kathy Roberts Forde

Professor of Journalism · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Kathy Roberts Forde studies the Black freedom struggle and the press, First Amendment, literary journalism and history of book culture.

African American Freedom Struggle and the Press The First Amendment Journalism History Journalism Literary Journalism

Kevin Sidebottom

President · Bottom To Top Consulting

Experienced dynamic speaker that engages the audience to reach higher and work harder to accomplish greatness

Inspirational Corporate Leadership The Selling Process Getting More From Your Customers Re-Energize Your Team Money-Smart Students

Saleem Alhabash

Assistant Professor of Public Relations · Michigan State University

Expert in social and new media

Advertising and Public Relations Media and Information Social Media Journalism Editing

Mark Warschauer

Professor of Education and Informatics · UC Irvine

Mark Warschauer is a Professor of Education and Informatics at the University of California, Irvine.

Literacy Educational Technology Online Learning Education Language

Gail E. Thomas, PhD

Professor of Sociology · Soka University

Professor Thomas is a sociology professor who specializes in the analysis of higher education.

Mentoring and Empowering Youth Race, Class and Gender Differences in Educational Access and Outcomes Education and Status Attainment Effective Education for Diverse Learners and At Risk Youth Race and Gender Relations

Ofer Sharone

Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Ofer Sharone is a nationally recognized expert on unemployment, work and career transitions.

Unemployment Career Transitions Sociology of Work Sociology of Aspirations American Society

Corene Matyas

Professor · University of Florida

Corene Matyas researches the spatial analysis of rainfall from tropical cyclones.

Rainfall Severe Weather Tropical Cyclones

Lynn Salsi

Author, Storyteller, Teacher, Historian, Speaker · Lynn Salsi Consulting

With boundless enthusiasm, Southern history and folktales come alive with this Pulitzer Prize Nominated author & storyteller

Fiction Editing & Writing Teaching Public Relations Marketing Communications

Kirk Wakefield, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Center for for Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment (S3E), and The Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing · Baylor University

A leading sports marketing expert, Kirk Wakefield researches what fans think, feel and do for pro sports franchises

Sports Marketing Sports Branding Fan Engagement Sports Business & Related Issues Sponsorships

Samantha Veeder

Associate Dean of College Enrollment; Director of Financial Aid · University of Rochester

An expert on financial aid policies, practices, and regulations.

CSS Profile FAFSA Financial Aid and Scholarships in Higher Education Financial Aid in Higher Education College Affordability

Carol Bishop Mills, Ph.D.

Professor and Director, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies · Florida Atlantic University

Carol Bishop Mills' research covers the lifespan from teasing and bullying in childhood through workplace bullying and sexual harassment.

Relational and Interpersonal Communication Health Communication

Karla Zadnik

Dean I College of Optometry · The Ohio State University

Dean Karla Zadnik is also executive Dean of Health Sciences and Chair of the Biomedical Sciences Institutional Review Board.

Optometry Contact lenses Vision Research

Michael Brown

Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine · Michigan State University

Has expertise teaching evidence-based medicine concepts and engaged in knowledge translation at the national level.

Emergency Medicine Evidence Synthesis and Evaluation Knowledge Translation Epidemiology Meta-Analysis