Mark C. Urban, Ph.D.
Professor, Arden Chair of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Urban is an expert on climate change impacts on biodiversity and evolutionary ecology of vernal pools, lakes, and streams
Predictive Modeling Eco-Evolution Climate Change Extinction Risk Biodiversity
Colin J. Gleason
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Colin Gleason's research measures focuses on measuring how much of the earth’s water is in rivers at any point in time.
Global Water Budget Ungauged Basins Fluvial Geomorphology Fluvial Hydrology Remote Sensing
Megan Ennes
Assistant Curator · University of Florida
Megan Ennes supports science interests using family museum programming, professional development and climate change communication research.
Civic Engagement for the Environment Climate Change Education Family Science Museum Education Science Career Aspirations
Christianne Wilhelmson
Executive Director · Georgia Strait Alliance
Non-profit leader in ocean conservation in urban British Columbia, where 75 per cent of the province's population lives, works and plays.
Ocean Conservation Whale protection Habitat protection Marine planning Salmon Aquaculture
Toby S. Daly-Engel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Daly-Engel's research uses genomics, field ecology and modelling to study shark populations.
Molecular Ecology Shark Behavior Marine Biology Field Ecology Genomics
Robynne Berg
Director · Berg Consulting Group
An experienced, compelling speaker explains how companies can create leaps in value and profit through innovative strategy and leadership.
Blue Ocean Strategy Transformational Leadership Strategy
Kelli Hunsucker, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Hunsucker investigates biofouling prevention methods for marine growth and eco-engineering techniques for ecosystem enhancement.
Marine Education Oceanography UVC Biofilms Biofouling
Eric Rignot
Distinguished Professor and Chair, Earth System Science · UC Irvine
Dr. Rignot works to understand the interactions of glaciers and climate and what effects they will have on global sea levels.
Ice Sheet Dynamics and Mass Balance Climate Change Glaciology Radar
Joanne Muller, Ph.D.
Expert in hurricanes and climate change · Florida Gulf Coast University
Joanne Muller is an expert in the impact of climate change in tropical and sub-tropical areas.
Women in STEM Weather Climate Change Paleoclimatology Hurricanes
Brian LaPointe, Ph.D.
Research Professor at FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute · Florida Atlantic University
Brian Lapointe’s research interests include algal physiology and biochemistry, marine bioinvasions and marine conservation.
Marine Bioinvasions Coral Reef Ecology Algal Physiology Biochemistry Seagrass Ecology
James Douglass, Ph.D.
Expert in coastal marine ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
James Douglass studies the interactions among living organisms and the environment in coastal waters, including algae blooms.
Reefs Algae Oysters Water Pollution Marine Biology
Thomas Kostigen
Writer · Thomas Kostigen
Climate Risk // NYT Bestselling Author
Journalism Environment Financial Services Weather Climate
Rachel O'Neill, Ph.D.
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Molecular & Cell Biology and Institute for Systems Genomics · University of Connecticut
Dr. O'Neill's research projects use molecular genetic approaches to study centromere function and evolution
Cancer Susceptibility Genomics Genome Stability
Jeremy Firestone
Professor, Marine Science and Policy · University of Delaware
Prof. Firestone's major research focus is renewable energy transition.
Energy Justice Wind Power Climate Change Policy Renewable Energy Transition Renewable Energy
Rhiannon Mayne
Oscar and Juanita Monnig Endowed Chair of Meteoritics and Planetary Science · Texas Christian University
Museum curator and researcher specializing in the study of meteorites and planetary science, as well as education and public outreach.
Planets Meteors Astroids
H. Shelton Weeks, Ph.D.
Expert in real estate and financial markets · Florida Gulf Coast University
H. Shelton Weeks has extensive industry experience in valuation of real property with an emphasis on senior living projects.
Economics Corporate Finance Real Estate Financial Markets Investments
James Randerson
Chancellor's Professor Earth System Science · UC Irvine
James Randerson studies the global carbon cycle using remote sensing and in-situ measurements and different types of models.
Climate-Carbon Cycle Feedbacks Forests Wildfires Climate Plants
Mimi Ito
Professor in Residence Informatics · UC Irvine
Mizuko Ito is a cultural anthropologist of technology use, focusing on children and youth's changing relationships to media.
Media and Communications Anthropology Children/Video Games Technology
Cristina L. Archer
Professor, Geography and Spatial Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Archer's research interests include: renewable energy, wind power, climate change, and numerical modeling of atmospheric processes.
Air Quality Wind Power Renewable Energy Meteorology Climate Change
Dana E. Veron
Professor, Geography and Spacial Sciences; Co-Director, Gerard J. Mangone Climate Change Science and Policy Hub · University of Delaware
Prof. Veron's research interests include climate change impacts, polar and coastal climate and climate change education.
climate education sea breeze Polar climate Coastal Meteorology Offshore wind power