David Wettergreen

Research Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

David Wettergreen is well known for deploying robots in locations that compel scientific investigation without human presence.

Human-Robot Interaction Underwater Robotics Space Robots and Systems Robotics for Scientific Discovery AI Reasoning for Robotics

April Kloxin

Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering · University of Delaware

Prof. Kloxin's research group seeks to design responsive materials for tissue regeneration.

Stimuli-Responsive Materials Biomaterials 3D Cell Culture Tissue Engineering Drug Delivery

Anand Rao

Professor of Communication and Department Chair · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Rao specializes in communication and social media issues.

Debate Social Media Public Speaking Communication

David Sapp

Professor, Dean of Graduate Education, & Vice Provost for Academic Affairs · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Administration in Higher Education Feminist Theory and Pedagogy Civic Engagement and Social Justice Rhetoric and Organizational Communication Service Learning and Community-Based Teaching

Kevin Brinson

Assistant Research Professor and Delaware State Climatologist · University of Delaware

Applied climatologist specializing in hydroclimatology, weather observation systems, and climate services.

Climate Data Analysis Environmental Data Systems Management Environmental Data Analysis Operations Applied Research

Matthew Lackner

Director of Wind Energy Center and Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Matthew Lackner studies offshore wind energy with a focus on the aerodynamics and structural control of floating offshore wind turbines.

Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Renewable Energy Systems Wind Turbines Energy, Environment, and Water Offshore wind power

Joelle Pineau

Associate Professor, School of Computer Science; Co-director, Reasoning and Learning Lab · McGill University

Machine Learning Researcher; Professor of Computer Science and William Dawson Scholar at McGill University; Senior Fellow at CIFAR

Reinforcement learning and probabilistic inference Deep Learning Natural Language Processing Robotics Adaptive treatment design

Dr Rachel Shaw

Reader, School of Psychology · Aston University

Dr Shaw studies the synthesis of diverse evidence and the use of different ways of knowing in healthcare practice.

Qualitative Research Health Psychology Methodology Dementia Body Dysmorphia

Megan Bowe

Co-Canner · Rustici Software

Tin Can API strategist. Designer of the unexpected.

Product Management Experience Design Data Strategy

Edward Harwood

CEO and Founder · Aero Farm Systems, LLC

Experienced speaker/panelist for farm to food issues especially using protected agriculture.

Aeroponics Led Lighting as It Relates to Plants

Tom Swiontek, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Tom Swiontek is a biomedical engineering and electrical engineering expert.

Biomedical Engineering Engineering Education Electrical Engineering

Dr. Laurence Nagel

Chair, Circuit Seed Technical Advisory Board · Circuit Seed

Electrical Engineering consultant with 45 years of experience in integrated circuit simulation and design.

Patent and Trade Secret Litigation Integrated Circuit Processing Technology Analog Circuit Design Semiconductor Device Modeling Circuit Simulation

Randy Rayess

Cofounder · VenturePact

Cofounder at VenturePact, Tech Entrepreneur, Angel Investor

Entrepreneurship Valuation Remote Work Software Development Software Developer Hiring

Sandra Kauanui, Ph.D.

Expert in entrepreneurship and business management · Florida Gulf Coast University

Sandra Kauanui helps the entrepreneurial-minded build businesses, generate revenue and earn degrees.

Organizational Behavior & Culture Seed-stage investing Entrepreneurial Brand & Product Management Entrepreneurship & Community Innovation Venture Capital and Angel Capital

Peter Ricci, Ed.D.

Clinical Professor and Director · Florida Atlantic University

Peter Ricci is an expert in food service, lodging, incentive travel, and destination marketing.

Casinos & Gaming Travel and Tourism Hotel Guest Services Hospitality Marketing

Karin Gravare Silbernagel

Professor, Physical Therapy · University of Delaware

Prof. Silbernagel's research aims to advance the understanding of tendon and ligament injuries and repair.

Achilles Tendinopathy Patellar Tendinopathy Achilles Tendon Rupture Tendon Rupture Knee Injuries

Eric Durant, Ph.D., MBA, P.E.

Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Eric Durant's research focuses on real-time audio processing with a focus on hearing aids and artificial intelligence/deep learning.

Deep Learning Audio Processing Beamforming Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering

Jad Yaghi

Vice President of Engineering · INTERSECT

Jad has mastered the art of failing – knowing when to fail and how to do so quickly – while learning.

Market Research Business Development Competitive Analysis Entrepreneurship Strategy

Jingsi Christina Wu

Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations · Hofstra University

Media studies scholar Jingsi Wu focuses her research on the crossroads of entertainment media, politics, civic engagement, and culture.

Media Studies Political Communication and Social Media Chinese Media Cultural Sociology Game Studies

Rick Hoadley

Adjunct Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Rick Hoadley is an electrical engineer with expertise in DC and AC drives, drive applications, transformers, power electronics and quality.

Power Quality Power Electronics AC Motors AC Drives Higher Education