Rebecca Jacobsen

Associate Professor of Education Politics and Policy · Michigan State University

Associate Professor of Education Politics and Policy

Public Opinion Education Policy Accountability Public Policy Politics

Jessica Ferne

Director, Global Health Impact · CanWaCH (Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health)

Leader in disaster response, international development, youth & women-led programming, and sexual health & rights

Monitoring and Evaluation Adolescent Health Non-Profit Leadership Program Management Public Health

Dana Elizabeth Weiner

Associate Professor, History Department · Wilfrid Laurier University

US Historian, expert on African American history, activism, debates over rights, citizenship in the US to 1880.

United States History US History Early US History 19th Century US History US Race

Russell Burke

Professor of Biology · Hofstra University

Dr. Burke's current research involves diamondback terrapins at Jamaica Bay, wood turtles in northern NJ and the coyote invasion of LI

Urban Ecosystems Urban Environments Suburban Spaces and Development Ecology Evolution

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

Sean Valles

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

I study the interplay of ethics and scientific evidence in population health, including race and migration issues and climate change issues.

Philosophy of Population Health Race in Science Health Justice Climate Change Philosophy Population Health Ethics

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

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

Matthew Kerbel, PhD

Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Matthew Kerbel, PhD, is the go-to source for stories about political communication.

Political Science Political Parties Presidency and Governorship American Government Media and Politics

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

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

C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP

Head and Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice · University of Connecticut

Dr. White’s research interests are in drug, dietary supplement, and illicit drug safety, quality, and cost

Diet CBD Drug Costs Dietary Supplements Cardiovascular Drugs

Charlotte Radler

Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

The History of Christianity Theology Mysticism Women in Christian History Roots of Catholic Christianity

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

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

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

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

Kathryn Alexander

Speaker, Coach, Author · The Art of Leadership - Impact!

A Futurist for Life - Transforming Leaders

Strategy Leadership Sustainability Culture Ethics