Shana Poplack
Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair (I) in Linguistics · University of Ottawa
Sociolinguist specializing in vernacular speech, with a focus on bilingual and minority contexts
Language Ideology Language Prescription African American Vernacular English French in Canada Language Contact
Charlene Senn
Professor of Psychology and Women's and Gender Studies · University of Windsor
Dr. Charlene Senn's research centres primarily on male violence against women with a focus on sexual violence interventions.
Women's and Gender Studies Violence Against Women Sexual Violence and Campus Interventions Male Violence Against Women Applied Social Psychology
W. David Stahlman
Associate Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Stahlman specializes in animal behavior.
Psychology Animal Behavior Experimental Psychology Comparative Cognition
Ace Vo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Big Data Machine Learning Data Mining Spatial Analytics
Diane Turnshek
Special Lecturer · Carnegie Mellon University
Diane Turnshek has spent her career studying astronomy and is one of the foremost experts on light pollution.
Dark Sky Ordinance Light Pollution Artificial Light Astronomy
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
Shaowen Xu
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Southern University
Shaowen Xu is an expert in Friction Stir Welding Processing, Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanofracture and Nanofailure.
Stress Analysis Material Behavior of Advanced Engineering Materials and Bio-materials Friction Stir Welding Processing Advanced Nanomaterials, Nanofracture and Nanofailure Transient Dynamics of Extreme Loads
Barbara O'Brien
Professor of Law · Michigan State University
Professor O’Brien’s scholarship applies empirical methodology to legal issues.
Death Penalty Exoneration Criminal Law
Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Anthropology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Xygalatas' research focuses on ritual, sports, bonding, and the things that make us human.
Cognition and Culture Sports Ritual Cooperation
Jim Long
Principal and Founder, Verge New Media; NBC News Media Disruptor/Content Creator · Verge New Media
Cooking instructions: Add one part new media soul with one part old media body, stir gently, and enjoy a media disruptor / content creator!
Social Media Journalism New Media Technology & Tools Digital Media Strategies Social Media and Brand Management Emerging Technologies
Gillian Gregory
Researcher, Traditional Knowledge and Use Studies · The Firelight Group
Research, analysis & technical support for Indigenous communities
Indigenous communities Traditional land and resource use Resource Management Migration Vulnerability & well-being
Megan Mickley, M.D., MBA, FAAP
Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Co-Physician Executive of the Women’s & Children’s Service Line · ChristianaCare
Dr. Megan Mickley is the Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Co-Physician Executive of the Women’s & Children’s Service Line
Healthcare Management Pediatric Emergency Medicine Emergency Ultrasound Pediatrics
Rashida Harrison
Assistant Professor of Social Relations and Policy · Michigan State University
Rashida Harrison’s is interested in social theory, social movements, intersections of race, class, gender and sexuality.
Black British Women’s Transnational Feminist Activism Politics of Race & Enthicity African American Studies African Studies Social Identities
Peter Adams
Technology Commercialization and Strategy · Consultant
Senior executive manager with consistent track record of high achievement in Europe, USA and Canada.
Neurological Technology Healthcare Efficiency and Technology Life Sciences Healthcare Funding International Market Development Strategy
James Wilhelm
Executive Producer · James C. Wilhelm Media
Charismatic speaker teaching individuals the process of self understanding to access and implement the power within each of us to create pea
Empowerment Developing Maximum Potential Film and Video Production to Influence Decision Makers
Joseph Grodin
Emeritus Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: grodinj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4654 / Office 626-200
Constitutional Law Labor Law Employment Discrimination Law
Karla Zadnik
Dean I College of Optometry · The Ohio State University
Dean Karla Zadnik is also executive Dean of Health Sciences and Chair of the Biomedical Sciences Institutional Review Board.
Optometry Contact lenses Vision Research
Joel Blatt, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History · University of Connecticut
Dr. Joel Blatt is an associate professor of European History at the UConn-Stamford campus.
Conflicts and Cooperation with other Nations Mindset of Nation French Culture France
Sarah Neville
Director · Open Line Communications
A speaker, educator and diversity & inclusion specialist. Sarah helps people bridge difference through powerful, authentic communication.
Diversity and Inclusion Intercultural Communication Presentation Skills Training Leadership Training Communication
Michael Tarr
Professor and Department Head · Carnegie Mellon University
Michael Tarr is an expert in visual perception and how the brain transforms 2D images into high-level percepts.
Cognitive Neuroscience Cognitive Science Computational Perception