intervention Experts

Ralph Carter

Piper Professor, Political ScienceTexas Christian University

Professor Carter focuses on Middle East conflicts, U.S. foreign trade and defense policy, with an emphasis on the roles played by Congress.

Lisa J. Merlo

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Lisa Merlo’s research focuses on mental health, well-being and professional fulfillment among healthcare professionals.

Vu Nguyen

Co-director of Carnegie Mellon Robotics AcademyCarnegie Mellon University

Weisong Shi

Alumni Distinguished Professor and Chair of Computer and Information SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Shi is an internationally renowned expert in edge computing, autonomous driving, and connected health.

Josh Clinton

Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor of Political ScienceVanderbilt University

Polling expert who uses statistical methods to explain political processes. Co-directs the Vanderbilt Poll.

Kimberly Sloman, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Associate Professor | School of Behavior AnalysisFlorida Tech

Dr. Sloman’s research interests include best practices for treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Pierre Baldi

Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Artificial Intelligence in Science InstituteUC Irvine

Pierre Baldi works at the intersection of biology and computer science with an expertise in artificial intelligence and deep learning.

Santanu Datta

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Santanu Datta's current research is focused in the areas of lung cancer screening, smoking cessation and adolescent vaping.

Laura Shannonhouse

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Laura Shannonhouse specializes in suicide prevention and intervention, focusing on vulnerable groups like older adults.

J.C. Graham

Director of Crisis ServicesUtah Valley University

Graham is an expert on suicide prevention, crisis response, and student mental health.