Kim Walsh-Childers
Professor/Chair · University of Florida
Kim Walsh-Childers' research focuses include news coverage of health issues and mass media effects on individual health and health policy.
Science Communication Health Communication Ethics Editing Professional Responsibility
Naomi Roht-Arriaza
Distinguished Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: rohtarri@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4629 / Office 320-200
Transitional/Post-Conflict Justice International Human Rights International Humanitarian Law International Criminal Law Rule of Law
Adam Frank
Professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular author · University of Rochester
Frank is a leading expert on how stars form and how they die, as well as civilizations before humans
US Space Program Space Travel Science and Religion Evolution of Stars and Planets Physics and Astronomy
Tony Smith
Professor of Political Science and Law · UC Irvine
Tony Smith’s knowledge of politics includes Constitutional Law, the U.S. Supreme Court and election law.
Political Science International Law Legal Institutions US Politics Comparative Law
Mark Lukasiewicz
Dean, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication · Hofstra University
Dean Lukasiewicz is a veteran producer, journalist, and media executive. Before joining Hofstra, he was SVP of specials at NBC News.
news platforms news industry Broadcast News Digital Media Media Ethics
Mark Fenster
Professor · University of Florida
Mark Fenster is the Marshall M. Criser Eminent Scholar Chair in electronic communications and administrative law.
Administrative Law Political Extremism Non-disclosure agreements Open Government Laws Conspiracy Theories
Sophie Bjork-James
Assistant Professor of the Practice in Anthropology · Vanderbilt University
Expert on the U.S.-based religious right and the white nationalist movement, particularly online communities.
Conservative Christianity Religion White Nationalism Reproductive Politics Race and Racism
Lynn Vartan
Professor of Music · Southern Utah University
Known for her dynamic athleticism and exciting energy on stage, Dr. Vartan brings that same passion for music into her classroom.
Percussion Music Drumline Conducting Percussion Pedagogy
Sarah DeYoung
Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminal Justice · University of Delaware
Prof. DeYoung's expertise is in maternal and child health in crisis and disaster settings, with a focus on infant feeding in emergencies.
Evacuation Decision-making Companion Animals in Disasters Maternal & Infant Health in Disasters Refugee & Immigrant Well-being Psychological Sense of Community
Jessica Borelli
Associate Professor of Psychological Science · UC Irvine
Jessie Borelli's research focuses on the links between close relationships and mental health
Attachment Parenting Developmental Mental Health Health
Yu-Hao Lee
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Yu-Hao Lee’s research focuses on the cognitive and emotional effects of immersive/interactive media, e.g. video games and virtual reality.
Social Media Media Psychology and Media Effects Communication Technology Emerging Media Social Advocacy and Social Change
Sherry Pagoto, Ph.D.
Professor of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut
Leveraging technology for health promotion and disease prevention
Health Behavior Sun Safety Skin Cancer Prevention Digital Health Social Media
Audrey Kurth Cronin
Trustees Professor of Security and Technology Director, Carnegie Mellon Institute for Security and Technology · Carnegie Mellon University
Audrey Kurth Cronin's research explores how governments and private actors use accessible technologies.
National and International Security Technology and Security Innovation Terrorism
Christopher A. Cooper
Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy · Western Carolina University
Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.
Election Administration Public Administration Southern Politics American Politics Parties, Campaigns and Elections
Robert Bird
Eversource Energy Chair in Business Ethics · University of Connecticut
Robert Bird is an expert in corporate compliance, employment law, legal strategy, business ethics, and corporate governance.
Corporate Governance Employment Law Business Law Corporate Compliance Business Ethics
Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
Assistant Professor of New Testament · Villanova University
Dr. Schrader Polczer is a scholar of New Testament and Early Christianity who focuses on the Gospels, Mary Magdalene, and textual criticism.
Mary Magdalene Manuscripts of the Gospels New Testament Early Christianity Gospel Women
Michael Risch, JD
Vice Dean, Professor of Law | Charles Widger School of Law · Villanova University
Michael Risch, JD, is an expert in intellectual property, patents and internet law.
Law Intellectual Property & Patent Management Trade Secrets Trademark Law Patent Law
Patrick Jung, Ph.D.
Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Patrick Jung's areas of focus include American history, German art history, and anthropology.
American History German Art History Cultural Anthropology American Indian History
Andrew Selepak
Instructional Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Andrew Selepak can speak to a variety of topics, including pop culture, online education, fake news and partisan media.
Personal Branding Online Learning Online Media Media Effects Social Media
Lisa Fazio
Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Development · Vanderbilt University
Expert on how people process true and false information, and how to mitigate the effects of reading and sharing false information.
How to prevent sharing false information online Lies Fake News Developmental Science Cognition