Todd Shoepe
Chair and Professor of Health and Human Sciences · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Physiology Public Speaking Exercise Physiology Learning Technology Health and Human Performance
Cherie Stabler
Professor/Chair · University of Florida
Cherie Stabler’s research centers on engineering translational biomaterial platforms for cell-based therapies, particularly Type 1 diabetes.
Immunomodulation Diabetes Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine Biomaterials
Stephen Crocker, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Associate Director of Neuroscience Graduate Program · University of Connecticut
Prof. Stephen Crocker is an expert on how the immune and nervous systems interact and how this balance is disrupted.
Nervous System Immune System Neuroscience
Serge Thomas, Ph.D.
Expert in the ecology of aquatic environments · Florida Gulf Coast University
Serge Thomas specializes in the consequences of natural and human stresses in aquatic ecosystems.
Ecological Engineering Hydrosystems Technologies to Clean Water Microplastics Algal Blooms
April Wynn
Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Wynn is a plant geneticist and is interested in examining the intersection of genetic regulatory networks for seed and flower formation.
Genetic Regulation Developmental Genetics Plant Genetics Molecular Biology
Douglas J. Casa, Ph.D.
CEO-Korey Stringer Institute, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Department of Kinesiology · University of Connecticut
Focused on prevention of sudden death in sport, exertional heat stroke, wearable technologies, hydration, and performance in the heat
Elite Atheletes Hydration/Dehydration Fluid-Electrolyte Balance Exertional Heat Illnesses Wearable Technologies
Ariana Smies, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Ariana Smies is a Sr. Project Engineer in the Wellness Products group at Kohler Co.
Clinical Trials Host Response Biomaterials Wellness Products
Herschel Lessin
Vice President · The Children's Medical Group PLLC
Funny, engaging speaker on children's health, medical missions, immunizations, medical economics, medical liability, & healthcare policy,
Medical Practice Management/Economics Medical Liability Immunization Policy/Economics Medical Mission Volunteer Pediatric Healthcare Topics
Fredric Govedich
Professor of Biology / Department Chair · Southern Utah University
Specializing in predator prey interactions, evolution of reproductive strategies, and leech systematics
Evolutionary Biology Population Biology Predator Prey Interactions Leech Systematics Animal Behavior
Larry Fennigkoh, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Larry Fenningkoh's areas of expertise include forensic engineering, control of medical error and medical instrumentation design.
Biomedical Engineering Medical Devices Clinical Engineering Medical Imaging
Kate Hong
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Kate Hong's research is in understanding the organization and function of neural circuits that underlie sensory-guided behaviors.
Behavioral Methods Characterization of Neural Circuits Computational, Mathematical & Statistical Methods Diseases & Disorders Physiological & Anatomical Methods
John Taylor
Professor of Biology · Southern Utah University
Specializing in bat research, collegiate program development, STEM education, and professional development
Herpetology Impact of Biological Problems on Human Affairs Collegiate Program Development STEM Education and Policy Biological Education
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
Brenton R. Graveley, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Genetics and Genome Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor Graveley is an expert in genetics and genomic sciences, with particular focus on RNA biology.
Micro RNAs Genetics and Genomics Genome Sciences RNA Biology
William Heyborne
Dean of College of Natural Sciences and Professor of Biology · Southern Utah University
Higher education leader facilitating the development of faculty, staff, and students.
Ecology and Evolution of Insects and Arachnids Herpetology Entomology Zoology Amphibians
Eric Yttri
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Eric Yttri's research goal is to establish how neural circuits lead to these action selection decisions.
Motor Coordination Cognitive Brain Function Neural Circuits Neuroscience
Abigail Larson
Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University
Specializing in bioenergetics and sports nutrition, advanced exercise prescription, and cardiovascular disease
Sport Rock Climbing Bioactivity Bioenergetics and Sports Nutrition Advanced Exercise Prescription Sports Conditioning
Helen Boswell
Professor of Biology · Southern Utah University
Specializes in animal behavior and evolution, with research emphasis on teaching and outreach strategies.
Outreach Education Scientific Literacy Animal Behavior Evolutionary Biology
Michael Mower
Executive Director of SUU Aviation / Chief Flight Instructor / FAA Designated Pilot Examiner · Southern Utah University
Specializes in pilot training, FAA regulations, advanced/aerobatic helicopter flight, aviation safety, search and rescue, and lobbying
Aviation Education Helicopter Flight Helicopter Aerobatic Flight FAA Regulations Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC)
Arjun Krishnan
Assistant Professor · Michigan State University
Arjun Krishnan develops and applies computational data-driven approaches to unravel how our genome relates to health and disease.
Precision Medicine Big Data Genome-wide molecular networks Computational Biology Machine Learning