Jamie Kennea
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Department of Astronomy and Physics · Pennsylvania State University
Astronomy expert and XRT instrument scientist
Physics and Astronomy Telescopes High-Energy Neutrinos XRT Instruments Swift/Bat Exploration Tools
Karyn Rogers
Assistant Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Focuses on the relationships between microbial communities and environmental conditions in extreme ecosystems
Geobiology Geological & Environmental Sciences Geochemistry Geomicrobiology Astrobiology
David Burrows
PROFESSOR, Department of Astronomy and Physics · Pennsylvania State University
Expert in high energy astrophysics, focusing on supernova remnants
Physics Telescopes Astronomy Gamma-Ray Burst Afterglows X-ray Instrumentation
Tanya Harrison
Director of Science Strategy · Planet Labs
Professional Martian who has worked on rocks and robots on the Red Planet.
Space and Astrophysics Climate Change Satellite Based Remote Sensing of the Earth/atmosphere System Earth Science Women in STEM Careers
Glenn Lightsey
Professor, Aerospace Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Glenn Lightsey is an expert in the technology of small satellites including guidance, navigation, and control systems, and satellite swarms.
Small Satellites Global Positioning Space Systems Engineering Unmanned Spacecraft
Michael Siegel
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Department of Astronomy and Physics · Pennsylvania State University
Lead scientist for NASA's Swift Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope
Physics and Astronomy Telescopes Astronomy NASA NASA's Swift Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope
David Weintraub
Professor of Astronomy; Director of Undergraduate Studies; Director of Program in Communication of Science & Technology · Vanderbilt University
Expert in astrophysics who also writes about extraterrestrial life, human space travel and space colonization.
Space colonization Extraterrestrial life Mars colonization Mars Space travel
Adam Frank
Professor of Physics and Astronomy · University of Rochester
Frank is a leading expert on how stars form and how they die, as well as civilizations before humans
Science and Religion Civilizations and climate change Theoretical Astrophysics Physics and Astronomy Evolution of Stars and Planets
Gary M. Atkinson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU School of Engineering
Professor Atkinson specializes in microelectromechanical systems
Microelectromechanical Systems Biochip Smart materials Micro and Nanofabrication Energy Conversion Devices
Jo Bower
Lecturer in Psychology · University of East Anglia
She researches the link between sleep, mood & mental health, examining how different aspects of sleep can influence our emotional responses.
Sleep Patterns Sleep and Mood Sleep and Emotional Responses Sleep Sleep and Mental Health
Helen Fricker
Professor · UC San Diego
Helen Amanda Fricker's research focuses on ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland and their role in the climate system.
Sea-Level Rise Ice Sheets and Sea Levels Antarctic Geophysics Planetary Physics Geophysics
Megan Donahue
Professor of Astronomy · Michigan State University
Megan Donahue is an expert on AGN feedback in clusters and circumgalactic gas and is now president of the American Astronomical Society.
Galaxy Formation Galaxies Stars
Kevin Jones
President · Engaged Learning
To the point, common sense speaker who challenges the status quo. Dynamic & thought provoking, I simplify the complex & inspire action.
Innovating Management Collaborative Technologies (Internal Social Media) Failure
Sherif Abdelwahed, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Abdelwahed is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Model-integrated Computing Model based Design and Analysis of Cyber-phyiscal Systems Autonomic Computing Formal Verification System Diagnosis and Fault Analysis
Luigi Vanfretti
Associate Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Focuses on synchrophasor technology applications and cyber-physical system modeling, simulation, stability, and control
Electrical Engineering System Identification Synchophasors Stability and Control Cyber-Physical Systems
Guy Martin
Managing Principal Architect & Open Source Consultant · Red Hat
Experienced speaker bringing a mix of Open Source, Community, Government 2.0 & Social Media to the table.
Open Source Software Strategy Government 2.0/Community Management Social Media
Jim Stikeleather
Chief Innovation Officer · Dell
Rev up the engines of your event and glimpse the future with Dell's Chief Innovation Officer, who explains & evaluates emerging technologies
Software Development Environments and Methods Software as A Service Product Management Process Engineering Cloud Computing
Scott Munro
Associate Professor of Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Program Director · Southern Utah University
Specializing in aerocoustics flow sound interaction and induced vibrations, propagation, and aerospace technologies
Vibration Measurements and Instrumentation Measurement of Noise Emissions Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight control system design and testing Propagation Aeroacoustics Flow-Sound Interaction and Flow-Induced Vibrations
Clay C.C. Wang, PhD
Chair & Professor of the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences · USC School of Pharmacy
An expert in natural products drug discovery, gene regulation of fungal secondary metabolism, metabolic engineering, and space biology.
Space Biology Gene Regulation of Fungal Secondary Metabolism Pharmacology Fungal and Bacterial Genomes Natural Products Drug Discovery
Sherry Granader
Sports Nutritionist, National Speaker, Author and Writer · sgfit.com
Nutritionist, Writer and National Speaker
Throw Out the Diet Prepare to Live Longer Ad Do It Well