Steve Johnson
Professor · University of Florida
Steve Johnson is an expert in natural history and amphibian and reptile conservation. Steve has worked extensively with imperiled species.
Amphibians Cane Toads Cuban Treefrogs Crocodilians Frogs
Darren Rumbold, Ph.D.
Expert in landscape-scale ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
Darren Rumbold is an expert in environmental toxicology and mercury in estuarine and coastal systems.
Marine Ecology Ecological Risk Assessment Mercury Biogeochemistry and Biomagnification Environmental Toxicology Water Quality
Cynthia Barnett
Journalist in Residence/Director · University of Florida
Cynthia Barnett is an environmental journalist who writes about water and climate issues.
Florida Ecology Climate Change Environmental Journalism Sustainability
Charles "Billy" Gunnels, Ph.D.
Expert in animal behavior and urban ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
Billy Gunnels examines the interaction between humans and animals.
Animal Behavior Urban Ecology Wildlife Ecology Biological Stats Wasps
Kathy Roberts Forde
Professor of Journalism · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Kathy Roberts Forde studies the Black freedom struggle and the press, First Amendment, literary journalism and history of book culture.
African American Freedom Struggle and the Press The First Amendment Journalism History Journalism Literary Journalism
Gregory Glass
Professor · University of Florida
Gregory Glass focuses on understanding infectious disease systems: the agents, hosts and environmental sources.
Medical Geography Global Health Microbiology & Immunology
Jill Sonke
Research Director/Research Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jill Sonke is active in research, teaching, and international cultural exchange.
Telehealth Global Health Arts Arts in Medicine Dance
Ali Sarkhosh
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Ali Sarkhosh is a fruit crop applied physiologist and extension specialist with more than 15 years of experience with fruit production.
Fruit Crop Management Fruit Crop Production PGRs Pruning Rootstock and Scion Evaluation
John Jaeger
Associate Professor · University of Florida
John Jaeger researches the ways in which hurricanes have impacted Florida’s coastline.
Coastal Erosion Biodiversity and the Environment Sea Level Rise
David Godwin
Director · University of Florida
David Godwin researches fire ecology, from remote sensing assessments of burn severity to prescribed fire and forest carbon dynamics.
Wildfire Fire Science Fire Ecology Prescribed Fire
Molly Nation, Ph.D.
Expert in environmental education · Florida Gulf Coast University
Molly Nation explores environmental issues within formal education settings.
Environmental Change Environmental Education Nature-based Solutions Translational Climate Climate Policy
Ryan Klein
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Ryan Klein studies how trees in urban areas are affected by hurricanes and the risks these damaged trees pose to property and residents.
Tree Physiology Biomechanics Arboriculture Tree Health Tree Care
Greg Tolley, Ph.D.
Expert in marine ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
Greg Tolley studies estuaries, including the ecology of oyster reefs and the impact of freshwater inflow on estuarine ecosystems.
Science Education Water Quality Physiology of Estuarine Organisms Freshwater Inflow Estuaries and Estuarine Ecosystems
Eva Buckner
Assistant Professor/State Extension Specialist · University of Florida
Eva Buckner researches mosquitoes and mosquito control efforts.
Mosquito Control Programs Mosquito-Borne Viruses Human Health Mosquitos Pesticides
Jehangir Bhadha
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jehangir Bhadha is advancing integrated soil, water, and nutrient management to promote sustainable agriculture.
Sustainable Agriculture Water Quality Soil Nutrient Management
Jeanne-Marie Stacciarini
Associate Dean/Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jeanne Stacciarini’s research interests are in the area of mental health promotion and health disparities in various populations.
Diversity Population Health Mental Health
Monica Escaleras, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director of the Business and Economics Polling Initiative · Florida Atlantic University
Monica Escaleras is an expert in natural disasters and political economy.
Decentralization Business Administration Business and Economics Polling Natural Disasters Political Economy
H. Shelton Weeks, Ph.D.
Expert in real estate and financial markets · Florida Gulf Coast University
H. Shelton Weeks has extensive industry experience in valuation of real property with an emphasis on senior living projects.
Economics Corporate Finance Real Estate Financial Markets Investments
David J. Thomas, Ph.D., LMHC
Expert in policing in America · Florida Gulf Coast University
David Thomas is a veteran police officer specializing in mental health, police and minority relations, active shooters and mass casualties.
Psychology of School Shooters Law Enforcement Mental Health Policing in America Police Psychology Use of Force by Police
Kaitlynn Furse
Director, Corporate Communications · CAA South Central Ontario
Media spokesperson and subject matter expert on winter driving, road trips and travel.
Winter Driving Travel and Tourism Strategic Communications Road Trips