Ben Chang
Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art
Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments
Jase Bernhardt
Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability · Hofstra University
Dr. Bernhardt has had a lifelong passion for studying weather and climate. His current research focuses hurricane preparedness.
Rip Tide safety Hurricanes Climatology Climate Change Weather
Vincent Olivieri
Professor of Sound Design · UC Irvine
Vincent Olivieri has designed sound and composed music for theatrical productions around the world.
Composition Sound Design Theatre
Allison Sekuler
Associate Vice President and Dean, Graduate Studies · McMaster University
Dr. Sekuler is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with expertise is in vision, aging, higher education, & diversity issues.
Aging Face and Object Recognition Perceptual Organization Pattern Vision Motion Perception
Gina Rippon
Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging · Aston University
Professor Rippon has been at the forefront of the study of the brain and gender for many years.
Cognitive Neuroimaging Electroencephalography Magnetoencephalography Psychophysiology Neuroscience
Dr. Bob Drost
Assistant Professor · Michigan State University
Robert Drost's research and teaching focus specifically emphasizes Science Communication and Natural Hazard warning.
Tornado Warning Systems Tornados
Henry J. Donahue, Ph.D.
Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering; BS, San Diego State University; Ph.D. UC Santa Barbara · VCU College of Engineering
Bone, mechanobiology, regenerative medicine, effects of space travel on bone and muscle, gap junctions, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteoclast
Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Musculoskeletal Mechanobiology Space Biology and Bioengineering
Kathryn Alexander
Speaker, Coach, Author · The Art of Leadership - Impact!
A Futurist for Life - Transforming Leaders
Strategy Leadership Sustainability Culture Ethics
Vaughn McCall, MD
Case Distinguished University Chairman for the Department of Psychiatry & Health Behavior, Executive Vice Dean for the Medical College of Georgia · Augusta University
Vaughn McCall focuses on depression, electroconvulsive therapy, quality of life, insomnia, and suicide.
Suicide Quality of Life Depression Electroconvulsive Therapy Insomnia
Samuel Redman
Professor of History and Director of Public History Program · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sam Redman is best known for his work on the history of museums, especially the history of anthropology and archaeology.
History of Museums Public History Oral History Historical Research Methodology Memory and Cultural Heritage
Leah Spangler, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Spangler's research interests include protein engineering, developing sustainable biomaterials, and renewable energy.
William Whittaker
Founders University Research Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
A field robotics pioneer, William "Red" Whittaker's research interests centers on mobile robots in unpredictable environments.
Multisensor Data Fusion Robotics in Hazerdous Application Industrial Robotics Field & Service Robotics Outdoor Mobile Robots
Akilah C. Thompson, EA
CEO, Inspirational Speaker , Fitness Coach · ACT INSPIRES INC.
Invite me to encourage your audience to "ACT" on their dreams and release the BEaST!
Tax Public Speaking Internal Controls
Marta Vicarelli
Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Policy · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Marta Vicarelli's research focuses on the risks and the socioeconomic impacts of climate variability and climate change.
Economics of Sustainability Political Economy of the Environment Environmental Policy Environmental Economics Socioeconomic Impacts of Climate Change
Doug Tallamy
Professor, Agriculture and Natural Resources · University of Delaware
Prof. Tallamy researches how plants that evolved elsewhere impact food webs and biodiversity.
Native Plants Insect Conservation Ecological Landscaping Ecosystem Function
Colin J. Gleason
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Colin Gleason's research measures focuses on measuring how much of the earth’s water is in rivers at any point in time.
Global Water Budget Ungauged Basins Fluvial Geomorphology Fluvial Hydrology Remote Sensing
Brian Gunter
Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Brian Gunter's research activities involve various aspects of spacecraft missions and their applications.
Flight Mechanics and Control Systems Design and Optimization
Sarah Mercer
Owner · Serenity Reiki Clinic
Reiki Master Teacher
Reiki Natural Healing Holistic Healing
Platon Kostelletos
Freelancer Geologist · Freelancer
Freelancer Geologist
Geology Geotechnics Mining
Tom Rand
Managing Director at MaRS Cleantech Fund I, L.P. · MaRS Cleantech
Experienced, bare-knucked approach to cleantech, finance, policy, climate science and associated global economic opportunities and risks.
Carbon and Climate Science: Industrial Endgame? Cleantech Climate Change Clean Energy Economics