pandemic Experts

Russ Meier, Ph.D., FIEEE

Professor, Program DirectorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Russ Meier is an educational expert focused on how computational thinking impacts student enculturation to the engineering profession.

Ramnath K Chellappa

Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management; Academic Director, MS in Business AnalyticsEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Alan J. Singer

Professor of Teaching, Learning and TechnologyHofstra University

Alan Singer specializes in social studies education and United States history.

Omowunmi "Wunmi" Sadik

Distinguished ProfessorNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Omowunmi Sadik applies her knowledge of surface chemistry, chemical and biological sensors in healthcare, food safety and the environment.

Professor Imran Awan

Professor of CriminologyBirmingham City University

He is one of the UK’s leading criminologists and experts on Islamophobia and countering extremism.

Christa Court

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Christa Court is director of the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, which focuses on disaster impacts to the state of Florida.

Eva Ponce, PhD

Director, Online Education, MIT CTL | Director, MITx MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management | Director, Omnichannel Supply Chain LabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Ponce is an expert in AI, automation, e-commerce, and omnichannel fulfillment, with research on logistics and workforce transformation.

Richard Starnes

Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsWestern Carolina University

Matthew Manion, PhD

The David Grenon Family Faculty Director, Center for Church Management; Professor of Practice, Management & Operations | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Matthew Manion, PhD, provides world-class leadership training and consulting to the Catholic Church.

David Primo

Ani and Mark Gabrellian Professor, Professor of Political Science and Business Administration, Department ChairUniversity of Rochester

An expert in American politics; campaign finance; corporate political strategy, social responsibility & fiscal policy; & airline industry.