florida Experts

David Blackburn

Curator | ChairUniversity of Florida

David Blackburn is an evolutionary biologist specializing in amphibians at the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Maya Stanfield-Mazzi

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Maya Stanfield-Mazzi is an art historian specializing in art of pre-Columbian and colonial Latin America, especially that of colonial Peru.

Sara Smith

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Sara Smith is an expert on emerging technologies for language learning, including digital environments and immersive virtual environments.

Jennifer Hancock

Transforming Lives Through HumanismHumanist Learning Systems

Teaching people how to face their challenges with grace, dignity & science.(Author/Speaker/Educator)

Hans van Oostrom

DirectorUniversity of Florida

Hans van Oostrom's work is to oversee the AI² Center activities, the goal of which is primarily to expand AI education.

Michael Volk

Research Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Michael Volk’s work is focused on a variety of topics related to climate change and resilient design.

Yan Wang

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Yan Wang's research focuses on developing and applying computational tools to quantity and manage urban resilience to disruptions.

Landon Frim, Ph.D.

Expert in politics, philosophy, ethics, and religionFlorida Gulf Coast University

Puspa Adhikari, Ph.D.

Expert in marine and environmental chemistryFlorida Gulf Coast University

Puspa Adhikari uses the ocean floor and water column to investigate the impact of Florida's red tide, organic pollutants and nutrients.

Kathryn Rudloff

Executive Director | weVENTURE Women's Business CenterFlorida Tech

Kathryn Rudloff is an experienced operations professional skilled in coalition building and advocacy with a focus on women-owned businesses.