faculty Experts

Beth NeSmith, PhD

Dean, College of NursingAugusta University

Dr. NeSmith's research program focuses on clinical and translational work

Yasser Payne

Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice; Africana StudiesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Payne's research examines gun violence; policing and reentry; and educational inequality in street-identified populations.

Zico Kolter

Associate Professor and Director of Machine LearningCarnegie Mellon University

Zico Kolter researches how to make deep learning algorithms more robust, safer, and understand how data impacts how models function.

Beth Wall-Bassett

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Kyla McMullen

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Kyla McMullen studies the application and development of 3D audio technologies for use in virtual and augmented reality contexts.

Rich Milner

Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Education, Department of Teaching and LearningVanderbilt University

Expert on urban education and teacher education, centering on equity and diversity.

Daniel Horns, Ph.D.

Dean, College of ScienceUtah Valley University

Horns is an expert in environmental science and geology

Pierre Baldi

Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Artificial Intelligence in Science InstituteUC Irvine

Pierre Baldi works at the intersection of biology and computer science with an expertise in artificial intelligence and deep learning.

Julia Hanigsberg

President and CEOHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Champion for children and youth with disabilities & healthcare CEO. Expert speaker and leader on diversity, innovation and inclusion.

Lawrence Wenner

Professor of Communication Studies, College of Communication and Fine ArtsLoyola Marymount University

Professor of Communication Studies