landscape Experts

Matthew Edward Smith

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Matthew Smith's research is focused on fungal systematics, ecology and evolution. Smith is an expert on fungal biodiversity and mushrooms.

Piyush Jain

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Piyush Jain researches the molecular basis of DNA and ways to improve technologies such as CRISPR and Cas.

Meredith Grelli

Director of Project Olympus and Assistant Dean of Entrepreneurship InitiativesCarnegie Mellon University

Meredith Grelli is dedicated to helping people navigate business development, no matter the stage.

Wesley Meares

Professor of Public Administration | Director Master of Public AdministrationAugusta University

Academic and consultant specializing in the evaluation of neighborhood design, economic development, and community revitalization

Saraswathi Bellur, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of CommunicationUniversity of Connecticut

Saras Bellur is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Connecticut.

Eugyoung Han

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Eugyoung Han studies what social interactions look like in immersive virtual environments, such as virtual and mixed reality.

Karla Saldaña Ochoa

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Karla Saldaña Ochoa investigates the interplay of artificial and human intelligence to empower creativity and social good.

Harry Reis

Professor of Psychology and Dean's Professor in Arts and SciencesUniversity of Rochester

Professor Harry Reis' research interests involve social interaction and close relationships.

Russell Burke

Professor of BiologyHofstra University

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

Emily Bianchi

Associate Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School