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Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Research ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.

Child WelfareJuvenile Justice and Behavioral Health SystemsFamily Reunification in Child WelfareImplementation ScienceIntervention Design and Evidence Based Practices
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Jessica Shaw

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Calgary

Intersectional feminist professor & social worker. Researches: medical assistance in dying (MAiD); pregnancy, birth, & abortion experiences.

Medical Aid in DyingAbortionSocial JusticeFeminismSocial Work
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George Sugai, Ph.D.

Emeritus ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

George Sugai, Ph.D., has expertise in positive behavior support in schools

Behavioral SciencesFunction-based Behavior SupportSchool and Classroom Behavior ManagementPositive Behavioral Interventions and SupportsApplied Behavior Analysis
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Peter Doran

Professor and John Franks Endowed ChairLouisiana State University

Dr. Doran's research focuses on Antarctic climate and ecosystems.

Antarctic ClimateBiogeochemistryAntarctic GeophysicsHydrological ProcessessHydrology of Arctic Environments
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Thomas Ryden

Executive DirectorMassRobotics

Thomas Ryden is an expert in creating businesses based on technology and has overseen the development of leading mobile robotics products.

Start-UpsProject MangementProduct DevelopmentRoboticsSoftware Development
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Lanyu Shang

Assistant Professor of Computer ScienceLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Human-AI InteractionSocial MediaArtificial IntelligenceSustainable CommunitiesHuman-Centered AI
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Bettina Tweardy Riveros, J.D.

Chief Public Affairs Officer and Chief Health Equity OfficerChristianaCare

Leads health equity and government affairs strategies to advance ChristianaCare's vision and mission to serve the community.

Community EngagementHealth PolicyStrategyVisionGovernment Affairs
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Lisa D'Ambrosio, PhD

Research Scientist, MIT AgeLabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. D'Ambrosio's research focuses on the social aspects of aging.

AgingQuality of LifeIndependent LivingSocial Aspects of AgingElder Transportation
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Derek Riley, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director of Computer ScienceMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Derek Riley is an expert in Large Language Models (LLMs), deep learning, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.

Large Language Models, Generative AIMachine LearningDeep LearningComputer ScienceAlgorithms
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Gerald Joseph McAdams Kauffman, Jr., PhD.

Director - University of Delaware Water Resources Center. Associate Professor - Biden School of Public Policy & Administration. Interim Director - Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Water Science & PolicyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Kauffman focuses on drinking water science & policy: water supply, water quality, policy, handling droughts and floods.

Public PolicyWater PolicyWater SupplyWater QualityWatershed Planning