Paulo Verardi, Ph.D.

Department Head and Associate Professor of Virology and Vaccinology · University of Connecticut

Expert on vaccine development & virology (Smallpox, Rinderpest, Zika, coronaviruses, Rift Valley, Powassan, SFTSV, Heartland, & more)

COVID-19 Mosquito-borne Diseases Tick-borne Diseases Zika Smallpox

William Heyborne

Dean of College of Natural Sciences and Professor of Biology · Southern Utah University

Higher education leader facilitating the development of faculty, staff, and students.

Ecology and Evolution of Insects and Arachnids Herpetology Entomology Zoology Amphibians

Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD

Professor; Co-Director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University

Dr. McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN is an expert in environmental health, global health, and public health nursing

Children's Environmental Health Climate Change Community & Public Health Nursing Environmental Health/Health impacts of UOGD Epidemiology

Justin Chan

Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Justin Chan's research focuses on building intelligent systems for computational health and large-scale environmental sensing.

Enviromental Sensing Mobile Health Cardiac Arrest Detection Contact Tracing Smartphone-based Ear Infections

Karon N. LeCompte, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction · Baylor University

Director of iEngage Summer Civics Institute & social studies education expert who focuses on civics education, technology & teacher prep

Social Studies Education Civics Education Leadership Elementary Education Action Research

Molly Nation, Ph.D.

Expert in environmental education · Florida Gulf Coast University

Molly Nation explores environmental issues within formal education settings.

Environmental Change Environmental Education Nature-based Solutions Translational Climate Climate Policy

Martha Buell

Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware

Research focuses on policies related to early childhood care and education.

Teacher Education Teacher Development Literacy Development Early Childhood Education Childcare

Anahi Santiago, EMBA, CISM

Chief Information Security Officer · ChristianaCare

Anahi Santiago is one of the nation's foremost cybersecurity experts and is interviewed by dozens of national media outlets each year.

Cybersecurity Issues and Stories Cybersecurity and Risk Management Cybersecurity Cybersecurity and Privacy Cybersecurity Education

Sandra Weiss, M.D., FACC

Interventional Cardiologist, Medical Director CardiacIntensive Care Unit · ChristianaCare

Sandra Weiss is an interventional cardiologist, with a special interest in both coronary and peripheral interventions.

General Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Peripheral Vascular Intervention Cardiac Hemodynamics and Shock Mechanical Circulatory Support

Robin Cox

Research Director and Professor · ResilienceByDesign Research Lab and Royal Roads University

Robin Cox's expertise includes the psychosocial dimensions of disasters, disaster resilience, and traumatic stress and coping.

Resilience Higher Education Community Resilience Disaster Psychosocial Response Stress and Coping

Amir Erez

Professor · University of Florida

Amir Erez studies the effects of how positive moods and personality influence individuals through processes, motivation and work behaviors.

Negative Work Behaviors Positive Work Behaviors Business Management Positive Moods Negotiation

Elizabeth Taylor

Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Elizabeth Taylor is director of the STEM outreach and K-12 education programs.

Community Engagement STEM Outreach K-12 Education

Michael Roizen, MD

Chief Wellness Officer; Chair, Wellness Institute · Cleveland Clinic

Reveals how to stay fit, the right way to diet, and how to control your genes, choose the right supplements and keep the brain healthy

The Cleveland Clinic Experience in Bending the Cost Curve: How Social Media Has Buttressed Other Technologies Changing Health Caregiver Stress Top 12 Things You Can Do for Your Health Economics of Prevention

Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.

Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health; Professor, Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut

Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization

Weight Discrimination Weight Stigma Weight-based bullying

Amy Saxe-Custack

Assistant Professor of Public Health · Michigan State University

Dr. Saxe-Custack is a Registered Dietitian and Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.

Chronic Diseases Pediatric Nutrition Fresh Foods

Bonnie Brayton

National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada

Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements

Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education

David Menachof, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · Florida Atlantic University

David Menachof is an expert in supply chain logistics and distribution.

Global Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Security and Risk Logistics and Transportation Liner Shipping and Containerization Business Process Improvement

Hugh Jack

Professor · Western Carolina University

Hugh Jack holds degrees in both electrical and mechanical engineering.

Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineering Robotics Higher Education

Nirma Khatri Vadlamudi

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Nirma Khatri Vadlamudi is an expert in the area of epidemiology and health economics for vaccine-preventable diseases.

Rotavirus Vaccines Pneumococcal Vaccines Vaccination RSV Vaccines

Gregg Murray, PhD

Professor of Political Science · Augusta University

Murray's research focuses on political behavior and psychology with specific interests in voter mobilization.

Government Responses to COVID-19 Research Methods Political Behavior U.S. Government Public Opinion