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
Sharon Austin
Professor · University of Florida
Sharon Wright Austin’s teaching and research interests are in American government, urban politics and African American politics.
Southern Politics African American Politics Urban Politics
Vinit Nijhawan
Executive Director · Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center
Vinit Nijhawan is an expert in conceiving and building technology organizations.
Venture Capital Technology Transfer Entrepreneurship Technology Mergers & Acquisitions
Stephen Lee
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Stephen Lee focuses on issues of systems integration, material innovation, renewable energy and the integrated design process.
Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Integration Material Innovation Integrated Design Process
Bree Akesson
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work · Wilfrid Laurier University
Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University who conducts research with children and families affected by war and global social work
Refugee and Human Rights Issues War and Violence Children and Families Social Work Social Work Education
Lawrence Levy
Associate Vice President and Executive Dean of the National Center for Surburban · Hofstra University
Dean Levy works close with Hofstra’s academic community to shape an innovative agenda for suburban study
Suburban Spaces and Development Suburbs Education Taxation Politics of the Suburbs
Russell Keen, EdD
President · Augusta University
Dr. Russell Keen is an administrator with more than 20 years of experience in higher education.
Higher Education Public Relations Partnerships Ethics Leadership
Francine Berman
Stuart Rice Honorary Chair and Research Professor, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Francine Berman is a data scientist whose work focuses on the social and environmental impacts of information technology.
Gender and whistleblowing Social impacts of Technology Internet of Things Data Stewardship and Cyberinfrastructure Public Interest Technology
Constance Steinkuehler
Professor of Informatics · UC Irvine
Constance Steinkuehler researches the cognitive and social aspects of multiplayer online videogames and esports.
Teenage Boys and Gameplay eSports Computer Gaming Multiplayer Online Videogames Parenting and Videogames
Gaurav Jain
Assistant Professor · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Behavioral economist focused on studying how individuals make judgments and decisions in the absence of complete information.
Marketing Promotions Marketing Communication Judgment and Decision Making Consumer Choices and Behavior Behavioral Economics in Business
Mimi Ito
Professor in Residence Informatics · UC Irvine
Mizuko Ito is a cultural anthropologist of technology use, focusing on children and youth's changing relationships to media.
Media and Communications Anthropology Children/Video Games Technology
Beth NeSmith, PhD
Dean, College of Nursing · Augusta University
Dr. NeSmith's research program focuses on clinical and translational work
Nursing Trauma Emergency Medicine
Nina Martin
Professor · Texas Christian University
Professor Martin specializes in dance practices for people with special needs such as ReWire Movement Method and Ensemble Thinking.
Pedagogies of Spontaniety Choreography Health Alternative Therapies Dance
Karen Clay
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Karen Clay’s research examines the growth of the U.S. economy, including energy issues, air pollution, and the impact of climate change.
Energy Economics Public Policy Business and Economics Energy Environmental Economics
Richard L. Gilbert
Professor Emeritus of Psychology | Psychological Science · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Psychology and New Digital Technologies Cyberpsychology Virtual Reality Lifespan Human Development
Jonathan Trump, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physics · University of Connecticut
Jonathan Trump is an observational astronomer who studies active galaxies
Physics and Astronomy Black Holes Supermassive Black Holes Active Galaxies
Chris Slobogin
Milton R. Underwood Chair in Law · Vanderbilt University
Expert in criminal law and procedure, mental health law and evidence law.
Juvenile Crime Insanity Defense Criminal Procedure Evidence Law Criminal Law
Steve Benton, Ph.D.
Senior Research Officer · IDEA
Steve leads a research team that designs and conducts reliability and validity studies for IDEA products.
Educational Psychology Higher Education Product Testing Educational Research Cognition
Anoushka Concepcion
Aquaculture Associate Extension Educator · University of Connecticut
Anoushka P. Concepcion is an Assistant Extension Educator focusing on marine aquaculture with the Connecticut Sea Grant Program.
Sugar Kelp Shellfish Veterinary Sciences Fisheries Marine Aquaculture
Destenie Nock
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Destenie Nock uses mathematical modeling tools to address societal problems related to sustainability planning, energy policy and equity.
Electricity and Food Systems Decision Analysis Energy Transitions Electrical Infrastructure Engineering for Social Good