Jesmyn Ward

Professor · Tulane University

Critically acclaimed author Jesmyn Ward is a two-time National Book Award Winner and professor of creative writing.

Communication English Creative Writing Media Studies

Thomas Felke, Ph.D., M.S.W.

Expert in social issues and social justice · Florida Gulf Coast University

Thomas Felke researches social issues such as food insecurity and affordable housing.

Geographic Information Systems (Gis) Affordable Housing Needs of Older Adults food insecurity Poverty

Orlando L. Taylor, Ph.D.

Distinguished Senior Advisor to the President, and Associate Faculty, School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University

National leader on issues pertaining to diversity and inclusion in higher education, with implications for social science and STEM fields

Faculty and leadership diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education Higher education policy and Grantsmanship STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Disciplines

James De Vellis

Partner · Foley & Lardner LLP

James De Vellis is an expert in comprehensive and thoughtful patent application drafting and portfolio development.

Trademarks Sustainable Patent Portfolios Multinational Corporations Patent Applications Patents

Les Garnas

President · Trust Paradigm

Trust & Networking Expert

Andrew Deener, Ph.D.

Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut

Andrew Deener is a professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut.

Food Systems Gentrification Economic Sociology Culture City Development

Jay Vadiveloo, Ph.D.

Professor in Residence, Director of the Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research · University of Connecticut

Jay Vadiveloo, Ph.D. is an expert in applied actuarial research projects such as calculating healthy years left in life.

Life Insurance Actualarial Research Mathematics Statistics

Anson W. K. Ma, Ph.D.

Associate Professor; Site Director, NSF SHAP3D Center for 3D Printing · University of Connecticut

Dr. Ma's research specializes in 3D Printing, Nanotechnology, and Rheology

Blood Flow Additive Manufacturing 3d Printing Nanotechnology Rheology

Michelle Zabel, MSS

Executive Director of Innovations Institute · University of Connecticut

Michelle Zabel and her team advance research-based, culturally responsive solutions for child, youth, and family-serving public systems.

Care Coordination Crisis Response Systems Implementation Science Sustainable Financing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Associate Research Professor · University 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 Welfare Juvenile Justice and Behavioral Health Systems Family Reunification in Child Welfare Implementation Science Intervention Design and Evidence Based Practices

Heather Battaly, Ph.D.

Professor of Philosophy · University of Connecticut

Professor Battaly works in epistemology and ethics, with a focus epistemic virtue.

Procrastinators Slackers Closed-Mindedness Human Characteristics Dogmatism

Kristina Wagstrom, Ph.D.

Eversource Energy Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering Education · University of Connecticut

Professor Wagstrom is a chemical engineer with a specialization in atmospheric chemistry.

Biofuels Woman in STEM Air Pollution Atmospheric Chemistry Biomolecular Engineering

Robin Coulter, Ph.D.

Department Head, Professor of Marketing · University of Connecticut

Professor Robin Coulter is an expert in consumer behavior issues with strategic marketing implications.

Visualization Consumer Research Numerical Cognition Branding Cross-Cultural Consumer Behavior

Jessica Rouge, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry · University of Connecticut

Professor Rouge is an expert in enzyme-mediated assembly of nanomaterials and delivery of DNA and RNA into cells.

SELEX Therapeutic Oligonucleotides Gene Regulation Nanocharacterization

Jacqueline Loss, Ph.D.

Professor of Latin American Literature and Culture · University of Connecticut

Professor Loss is an internationally published researcher and lecturer.

Latin American Literary Studies Cultural Studies Comparative Approaches

Dennis Wright, Ph.D.

Professor of Medicinal Chemistry · University of Connecticut

Prof. Dennis Wright is an expert in medicinal pharmacy, therapeutic development for infectious disease and cancer.

Drug Design Infectious Disease Cancer Medicinal Chemistry

Sarah Knutie, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Knutie focuses on host-parasite systems

Invasive Species Parasite manipulation of host behavior Parasite Interactions

Jianjun Sun, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology and Neurobiology · University of Connecticut

Jianjun Sun, Ph.D. is an expert in reproduction biology and contraceptives.

Ovarian Cancer Contraception Reproductive Biology Reproductive Physiology

Ketan Bulsara, M.D., M.B.A.

Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at UConn Health · University of Connecticut

Dr. Ketan R. Bulsara is a world-renowned neurosurgeon with an unparalleled range of expertise in treating neurological disorders.

Brain Surgery Spine Surgery Brain Aneurysms Endovascular Surgery Ischemic Stroke

Joseph Pancras, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Marketing · University of Connecticut

Expert in retail competition

Competitive Marketing Strategy Customer relationship management (CRM) using Digital Marketing and Analytics Retail Competition Customer and Marketing Relationality Targeted Marketing in Mobile and Digital Media