Alexander Schwarzmann, PhD
Dean of the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences · Augusta University
Dean Schwarzmann is a nationally-recognized expert in cybersecurity of voting technology, computer science, and distributed systems.
Cybersecurity of Voting Technology Computer Science Research and Education Distributed Systems
Corwin Smidt
Associate Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University
Smidt focuses on American electoral and campaign politics, swing voters, presidential nominations, and Michigan elections.
Political Behavior Political Campaigns American Politics Swing Voters
Alicia Walf
Senior Lecturer, Cognitive Science · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Neuroscientist with extensive research into body, brain, and mind relationships related to brain health, social cognition and emotions.
Brain Health Emotion Memory Neuroplasticity Well-Being
Matt Zierler
Associate Professor of International Relations · Michigan State University
An expert in U.S. foreign policy, international security, international relations theory, international law and international cooperation.
International Relations Libya France Terrorism Turkey
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
Brianne Gilbert
Managing Director, StudyLA; Senior Lecturer, Political Science; Senior Lecturer, Urban & Environmental Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Center for the Study of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Social Science Research Public Opinion Research Survey Methodology Geospatial Data Mapping
Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Anthropology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Xygalatas' research focuses on ritual, sports, bonding, and the things that make us human.
Cognition and Culture Sports Ritual Cooperation
Robert Bryce
Senior Fellow · The Manhattan Institute
One of America’s most prominent energy journalists, a dynamic public speaker, and a regular commentator on national television.
Energy Green Energy Technology Oil and Gas
Stuart Kaufman
Professor, Political Science and International Relations · University of Delaware
Prof. Kaufman specializes in U.S. national security and foreign policy, Russian foreign policy, the war in Ukraine and nuclear strategy.
U.S. National Security U.S. Foreign Policy Ethnic Conflict War in Iraq Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Olivia Bullock
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Olivia Bullock studies how gaps between experts' beliefs and the public's beliefs can be closed with effective messaging interventions.
Risk Communication (Science, Health, and Technology) Persuasion Message Processing Risk Communication
Joanne Miller
Professor, Political Science & International Relations and Psychological & Brain Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Miller is an expert on political psychology, focusing on the causes and consequences of belief in conspiracy theories.
Conspiracy Theories Political Propaganda Misinformation Public Opinion Polling
Vince Rozario
Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Vince Rozario is an curator focusing on issues of decolonizing the canon, multiple modernities, queer diasporas, and transnational futures.
Canadian Art History Community Organization Writing Curation Art History
Victor Sanchez del Real
Founder and key speaker · Elocuent
Entrepreneur and professor in Branding and communications/Empresario y docente en Marca y Comunicación
Personal Branding Effective Communications Reputation
Paul Ellickson
Professor of Economics and Marketing at the Simon Business School · University of Rochester
Paul Ellickson researches quantitative marketing and industrial organization and has expertise in supermarkets, supercenters, and strategy
Supermarket Strategy Pricing Supermarkets Big Box Retailers Walmart and Big Box Retailers
M. Francyne Huckaby
Interim Associate Dean · Texas Christian University
M. Francyne Huckaby works to create experiences that engage students with the world and introduce them to the depth and breadth of pedagogy.
Feminism and Research Philosophy & Education Film as Research Education and Equity Women and Gender Studies
Elliott Silverstein
Director, Government Relations, Insurance · CAA Club Group
Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.
Government Relations & Public Affairs Issues Management Legislation Policy Analysis Strategic Advocacy
Theodore Arapis, PhD
Associate Professor and Chair of Public Administration | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Theodore Arapis, PhD, focuses on local government financial management and budgeting, fiscal performance measurement and transparency.
Public Administration Fiscal Transparency & Accountability School District Financing Budgeting Public Finance
Spiro Kiousis
Executive Associate Dean/Professor · University of Florida
Spiro Kiousis’ research interests include political public relations, political communication and digital communication.
Public Relations Campaign Public Relations Research Public Relations Strategy Political Communication
Mireille Paquet
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science · Concordia University
I work on immigration in Canada, Canadian and Quebec politics, public administration, equality and feminism. Francophone et bilingue!
Immigration Immigration and Citizenship Immigration Issues Canada Federalism
Jared Pincin
Associate Professor of Economics · Cedarville University
Dr. Jared Pincin is a nationally respected expert on economic issues facing the United States of America
Economics and Education Economics Economics and Behaviour