Dr Nasser Hussain
Senior Lecturer · Leeds Beckett
Nasser Hussain's writing and research interests revolve around contemporary poetry and poetics.
Poetry Contemporary Literary Studies Literature Writing
Sara Smith
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Sara Smith is an expert on emerging technologies for language learning, including digital environments and immersive virtual environments.
Virtual Reality (VR) Augmented Reality Learning Differences Language EMI
Bridget McInnes, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. McInnes' research is in the area of Natural Language Processing (NLP) with a particular interest in semantics.
Natural Language Processing Biomedical Text Processing Information Retrieval Machine Learning
Emily Lund
Associate Professor of Speech-Langauge Pathology | Associate Dean for Research, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences · Texas Christian University
Dr. Lund's research focuses on language and literacy in children with hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Aural Rehabilitation Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders Early Intervention with Children with Hearing Loss Spoken and Written Word Learning in Children with Hearing Loss from Monolingual and Bilingual Homes Emergent Literacy Skills of Children with Hearing Loss
Benjamin Hebblethwaite
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Ben Hebblethwaite's research focuses on the languages and cultures of Haiti, Jamaica, France, Germany and the Netherlands.
Creole Linguistics and Historical Linguistics Cannabis in the Caribbean Caribbean Music and Culture Haitian Culture Jamaica
Ben Bolton Grant
Course Director · Leeds Beckett
Ben Bolton Grant has extensive clinical experience working with children with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
Communications Speech and Language Therapy Therapy
William Perez
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Immigration Status & Nationality Race and Ethnicity Diversity Social Identity Motivation
Zico Kolter
Associate Professor and Director of Machine Learning · Carnegie Mellon University
Zico Kolter researches how to make deep learning algorithms more robust, safer, and understand how data impacts how models function.
Elections Large Language Models, Generative AI Neural Networks Deep Learning Machine Learning
Alicia Partnoy
Professor Emeritus of Modern Languages and Literatures - Spanish · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Writing and Political Repression Testimonio Women Writers Social Semiotics Contemporary Latin American Literature
Chuck Rosenthal
Professor Emeritus of English · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Fiction Narrative Narrative Theory Magic Journalism Animal Consciousness
Jon Mills
Lecturer · University of Kent
Experienced, dynamic speaker on the Cornish Language and Applied Linguistics.
Cornish Language Applied Linguistics English for Academic Purposes
Matt Barton
Professor of Communication, Department Chair · Southern Utah University
Specializing in rhetoric and persuasion in public discourse, communication theory, and critical thinking
Communication Theories Professional Writing and Presentations Public Discourse Teaching Communication Theory Conflict and Communication in Relationships
John David N. Dionisio
Chair and Professor of Computer Science (Sabbatical, Fall '24) · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Computer Science Interaction Design Computer Graphics
Endia J. Lindo
Associate Professor of Special Education · Texas Christian University
Dr. Lindo’s expertise is in reading disabilities, comprehension instruction/intervention and the social-cultural factors of learning.
Cultural Competence Special Education Reading Intervention Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities Instructional Strategies
Ryan P. Bowles
Associate Professor of Department of Human Development and Family Studies · Michigan State University
Measurement and Assessment of Early Childhood Language and Literacy.
Language Assessments Developmental and Learning Challenges Preschool literacy Childhood Developmental Disabilities
Matthew Pauly
Associate Professor of History · Michigan State University
Matthew Pauly is an expert on the history Russia & Eastern Europe.
Russian History Russian Politics Ukranian History Ukrainian Politics Eastern European History
David Schweidel
Professor of Marketing & Goizueta Chair in Business Technology · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Marketing analytics expert focused on the opportunities at the intersection of marketing and technology
Marketing Technology AI Social Media Political Marketing Customer Analytics
Jiang Bian
Professor/Chief · University of Florida
Jiang Bian uses big data to advance medicine and creates methods to analyze diverse, massive data sources.
Data Privacy in Healthcare Cancer Data Artificial Intelligence Data-driven Medicine Biomedical Informatics
Ignacio Higareda
Associate Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Access and success of post-secondary education for ethnic minority students Parent Involvement and Advocacy Social Constructivist influences on academic achievement for English Language Learners Academic achievement of students from marginalized and underserved communities
Crystal Marull
Lecturer · University of Florida
Crystal Marull's research is in bilingualism and second language acquisition.
Distance/Online Learning Pedagogy Second Language Pedagogy Heritage Language Acquisition Education Second Language Processing