Morgan Shipley
Inaugural Foglio Endowed Chair of Spirituality; Associate Professor of Religious Studies · Michigan State University
Morgan Shipley's research, projects, teaching, and work related to the focuses on understanding mystical and esoteric new religions.
Religious Studies Spirituality
Jamie Phillips
Professor and Department Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Phillips's research interests are in new optoelectronic materials and devices.
Semiconductors Photonics Infrared
Greg Sawicki
Associate Professor, Automation / Mechatronics · Georgia Tech - COE
Dr. Sawicki directs the Human Physiology of Wearable Robotics (PoWeR) laboratory.
Robotic Exoskeletons Terrestrial Locomotion Human-machine Interfaces
Mark Wilson
Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in urban planning, disruptive technologies (internet, autonomous vehicles) and mega events (Olympics, World Cup)
Disruptive Technology Industrial Parks Internet and Cities Autonomous Vehicles Mega Events (Olympics, World Cup, Expos)
Erica Shifflet-Chila
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University
Professor Shifflet-Chila focuses on public policy, homelessness, technology, and social work.
Social Work Homelessness Public Policy Technology
Christopher A. Cooper
Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy · Western Carolina University
Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.
Election Administration Public Administration Southern Politics American Politics Parties, Campaigns and Elections
Mical Raz
Charles E. and Dale L. Phelps Professor in Public Policy and Health · University of Rochester
Author of "What's Wrong with the Poor? Psychiatry, Race and the War on Poverty."
Foster Care and Adoptions Child Welfare Psychiatry Education Policy Race Culture and Ethnicity
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
Judith Smetana
Professor of Psychology · University of Rochester
Smetana is an expert on adolescent-parent relationships, moral reasoning, and development in cultural contexts.
Teens and Self-Esteem Cultural Contexts Children's Moral and Social Reasoning Adolescent-Parent Relationships Parenting Beliefs
Holly Brophy-Herb
Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · Michigan State University
Early Childhood Development Expert
Obesity Risk Infant Mental Health Parenting Self-regulation and emotion regulation Reflective functioning
Kevin Sidebottom
President · Bottom To Top Consulting
Experienced dynamic speaker that engages the audience to reach higher and work harder to accomplish greatness
Inspirational Corporate Leadership The Selling Process Getting More From Your Customers Re-Energize Your Team Money-Smart Students
Adam Candeub
Director of the Intellectual Property, Information and Communications Law Program · Michigan State University
An expert in communications law and former attorney-adviser for the Federal Communications Commission
Criminal Law Intellectual Property Communications Law
Patrick Jung, Ph.D.
Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Patrick Jung's areas of focus include American history, German art history, and anthropology.
American History German Art History Cultural Anthropology American Indian History
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
Cameron Awkward-Rich
Associate Professor in the Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies Program · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Cameron Awkward-Rich is a poet and a scholar of trans theory/expressive culture.
Trans Theory Trans Expressive Culture Trans/Feminist/Queer Theory and Methods Disability Studies Contemporary American Literature
James McCommons
Associate Professor · Movable Type Management
All Aboard! On this trip, you'll rekinkle an appreciation for effective, efficient and passenger-friendly mass transportation policies
High-Speed Rail Transportation Policy Mass Transit Public Policy Passenger Rail
Paul Foley
Startup Technology Consultant · Independent Consultant
Startup Technology Consultant
Cloud Computing Tech Consulting Cloud Startups
Kirtimaan Mohan
Assistant Professor of Physics · Michigan State University
Kirtimaan Mohan's research interests are in new physics beyond the Standard Model, dark matter and collider phenomenology.
New Physics Models Dark Matter Collider Phenomenology
Vashti Sawtelle
Associate Professor of Physics Education · Michigan State University
Vashti Sawtelle studies how learning environments support students from diverse backgrounds in their learning physics.
Physics Education Higher Educaiton