Green Experts

Professor and Department HeadCarnegie Mellon University

Julie Downs studies social influences on decisions, particularly the impact of social norms.

Social NormsDecisions ProcessesPublic PolicySocial PsychologyJudgement and Decision Making

Professor of Horticulture and Plant Breeding, Nursery Extension SpecialistUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Brand is a horticulturist who focuses on ornamental plant breeding, sustainable cultivars, and industrial hemp.

Woody Landscape PlantsNursery CropsOrnamental Plant BreedingAroniaberry Fruit ProductionPlant Breeding

Expert in real estate and financial marketsFlorida Gulf Coast University

H. Shelton Weeks has extensive industry experience in valuation of real property with an emphasis on senior living projects.

CondominiumsInvestmentsFinancial MarketsReal EstateCorporate Finance

Senior Vice PresidentFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Steve LaWarre's leadership and passion for botanical excellence help shape Meijer Gardens' stunning landscapes and operational success.

HorticultureLandscapingLandscape DesignLandscape ArchitectureLandscape Management

Professor of Chemistry & BiochemistryLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Physical ChemistryChemistryModern Quantum ChemistryChemistry of WineCharacterization of Inorganic Molecules

Professor of Urban Planning & Public Policy and Political Science, Director of Water UCIUC Irvine

David Feldman specializes in water resources management and policy, global climate change policy, ethics and environmental decisions.

DroughtSustainable DevelopmentEthics and Environmental DecisionsWater Resources ManagementGlobal climate change policy

Professor Emeritus, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary BiologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management, and commercial uses for seaweed for food, nutraceuticals, and biofuels.

BiofuelCosmeceuticalsApplied GenomicsEcologyMarine Macroalgae

principalWill Work for Food Policy

engaging speaker; expert on food issues ; connects local food, jobs, health and environment

Local Food ProductionSustainable FoodGreen JobsFood ChartersCommunity Organizing & Development

ProfessorNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Neil Maher studies environmental and political history in the 20th century, urban history and the history of environmental justice.

Environmental HistoryHistory of Environmental Justice20th Century US Environmental and Political HistoryUS HistoryUrban History

Assistant ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Azadeh Omidfar Sawyer's interdisciplinary research focuses on quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate building envelopes.

Green DesignBuilding EnvelopeDesign QualityVirtual RealityImmersive Visualization Systems

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