Learning Experts Available

Cynthia Alcantar

Associate Professor & Director of Higher Education Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Higher Education Race and Ethnicity Equity and Diversity Civic Engagement Minority Serving Institutions

Michael Patzia

Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy · Loyola Marymount University

Michael Patzia is an expert in philosophy and philosophical inquiry.

Theory of Reality Philosophical Inquiry Philosophy Catholic Intellectual Tradition

Debra Linesch

Professor Emeritus, Marital and Family Therapy/Art Therapy · Loyola Marymount University

Marital & Family Therapy/Art Therapy

Marital and Family Therapy Adolescent Art Therapy Art Therapy

Yue Zhang, Ph.D.

Research Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Zhang's research topics include bone biology, regeneration and animal models of musculoskeletal conditions.

Bone biology and regeneration Cartilage biology Animal Models of Musculoskeletal Conditions

Jianguo Liu

University Distinguished Professor in Fisheries and Wildlife · Michigan State University

An expert in conservation ecology and the human impact on the environment and on endangered species

Sustainability Fisheries and Wildlife Biodiversity

Jade Mitchell

Assistant Professor of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering · Michigan State University

Mitchell is an expert on human health risk analysis when it comes to contamination in the environment through water and soil

Environmental Pathogenic Agents Biosystems Water Contamination

Jen Owen

Associate Professor of Fisheries and Wildlife · Michigan State University

Wildlife expert, focusing on the role of wild birds in the maintenance, transmission and spread of pathogens

Behavioral Ecology of Migratory Birds Ecology of Zoonotic Diseases

Steven Haider

Professor of Economics · Michigan State University

An expert in the economics of labor supply and income equality.

Labor supply economics Poverty data

Laurel Franzen, Ph.D.

Professor of Accounting, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Chair, Department of Accounting and Paul A. Grosch Professor of Accounting

Equity Valuation Financial Distress Bankruptcy Forecasting Financial Accounting

Ruth Nicole Brown

Professor and the Inaugural Chairperson · Michigan State University

Ruth Nicole Brown is an expert in African American, African studies and Black girlhood, who is focused on community-engaged scholarship.

Political Science African Studies African American Studies Black Girlhood

Alejandra Marquez

Assistant Professor of Romance and Classical Studies · Michigan State University

Alejandra Marquez's research interests include contemporary Latin American literature and queer/cuir studies in Latin America.

Contemporary Latin American Literature Queer/Cuir Studies in Latin America Contemporary Mexican Chronicle Gendered Narratives of Northern Mexico Gender Identity and Transgressions

Laurel Ofstein

Faculty Director, Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation · Michigan State University

Laurel Ofstein's research examines creativity, innovation and strategy within ecosystems, specifically entrepreneurial teams and incubators.

Management Innovation Entrepreneurship

John C. Besley

Ellis N. Brandt Professor of Public Relations · Michigan State University

Dr. John C. Besley studies public opinion about science and scientists' opinions about the public.

Decision Processes Public Opinion Decision-Making

Rashida Harrison

Assistant Professor of Social Relations and Policy · Michigan State University

Rashida Harrison’s is interested in social theory, social movements, intersections of race, class, gender and sexuality.

Black British Women’s Transnational Feminist Activism Politics of Race & Enthicity African American Studies African Studies Social Identities

Dionne O’Dell

Program Director, Department of Theatre · Michigan State University

Dionne O’Dell specializes in teaching Children’s Theatre, and writing and directing plays for youth and community.

Theatre Direction Stage Production Entertainment Film

Asia Dowtin

Assistant Professor of Forestry · Michigan State University

Asia Dowtin's research uses in situ sampling and laboratory techniques to quantify hydrologic and nutrient cycling in the urban forest.

Youth Engagement Hydrologic and Nutrient Cycling in Urban Forests Ecosystem Services of the Urban Forest Urban Forest Planning and Management Workforce Development