Lisa A. Costello

Professor, Writing and Linguistics & Director, Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program · Georgia Southern University

Lisa Costello researches writing, gender and the Holocaust.

Rhetoric and Public Memory Genocide Studies Women's and Gender Studies The Holocaust Writing and Linguistics

Christopher Hendricks

Interim Chair, History · Georgia Southern University

Christopher Hendricks' research focuses on early American architecture and town planning.

American Architectural History American Town Planning and Development Colonial and Early National America Eighteenth-Century Moravian Church

Noreen Golfman

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) · Memorial University

Dr. Golfman is an experienced, multi-dimensional scholar and academic leader who is actively engaged in cultural issues.

Film Graduate Studies Academic & Administrative Leadership Arts and Culture Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Deepak Vashishth

Director, Center for Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies & Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Working to redefine the role of a top tier research university

Extracellular Matrix Science and Engineering Osteocalcin Glycation Tissue Engineering Bone

Mark Baskinger

Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Mark Baskinger's research interests include new paradigms for interactive objects, durational design, and methodologies for visual thinking.

Product Design Methodologies for Visual Thinking Paradigms for Interactive Objects Durational Design Space

Najwa Mayer

Assistant Professor | Women’s & Gender Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Gail E. Thomas, PhD

Professor of Sociology · Soka University

Professor Thomas is a sociology professor who specializes in the analysis of higher education.

Mentoring and Empowering Youth Race, Class and Gender Differences in Educational Access and Outcomes Education and Status Attainment Effective Education for Diverse Learners and At Risk Youth Race and Gender Relations

Margarete Feinstein

Clinical Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Francis Beckwith, Ph.D.

Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies, Affiliate Professor of Political Science · Baylor University

Nationally recognized philosopher and legal expert in the areas of religion, jurisprudence, politics and ethics.

Faith Law Church and State Issues Philosophical and Theological Ethics Ethics & Values

Liette Vasseur

Professor and UNESCO Chair · Brock University

Working in Environmental sustainability, mainly sustainable agriculture and conservation

Plant biologist Pest management Ecosystem Management Ecosystem services Conservation Biology

Melissa Gayan

Senior Lecturer, History · Georgia Southern University

Melissa Gayan specializes in Russian history and the former Soviet Union.

Islam in World History Nationalism and Identity Russia and the former Soviet Union The Caucasus 20th Century World History

Fatimah Tuggar

Artist & Assistant Professor of Contemporary Issues of Representation · OCAD University

artist working with technology as both medium and subject to address issues of social and environmental justice

Art and Creativity Art Education Art & Technology Installation Art Sculpture

Rebecca Johnson

Professor, Faculty of Law · University of Victoria

Rebecca Johnson is a pioneer in Canadian law-and-film scholarship.

Intercultural Communication Indigenous Affairs Sexuality and the Law Same-sex Couples Colonialism

Julia Hanigsberg

President and CEO · Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Champion for children and youth with disabilities & healthcare CEO. Expert speaker and leader on diversity, innovation and inclusion.

Disabilities Patient Centred Care Children's Health Leadership Women in Leadership

Linda Trinh Vo

Professor, Department of Asian American Studies · UC Irvine

Dr. Linda Trinh Vo is a Professor and former Chair of the Department of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Irvine.

Gender Relations Racial and Ethnic Relations Vietnamese Experience Asian American Studies Immigrants and refugees

Professor Simon McKeown

Professor in the Institute of Modern Art in the School of Arts and Design · Teesside University

He is a specialist in the creative and digital arts and in animation.

Film Production Digital Arts Gaming Animation Arts

Elizabeth Croft

Associate Dean, Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Applied Science; Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Director, Collaborative Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Systems Laboratory · University of British Columbia

Professor Croft's research investigates how robotic systems can operate efficiently and effectively in partnership with people

Robotics Mechanical Engineering Human Robot Interaction Community Outreach Student Recruitment

Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.

Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor · University of Connecticut

Dr. Wilson is an expert on hate speech and incitement on social media.

Human Rights Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Anthropology Human rights trials International Human Rights

Ruth Braunstein, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut

Dr. Braunstein is a cultural sociologist interested in the role of taxes, taxpaying, religion, and morality in American political life.

Taxes and Taxpaying Religion Politics & Culture Faith-based Communities Religious Studies Cultural Sociology

Diane Meyer

Professor of Studio Arts (Photography) · Loyola Marymount University

Professor of Studio Arts (Photography)