Marisa Smith
Assistant Professor of Advertising and Public Relations · Michigan State University
Marisa Smith's research investigates news disseminated in digital environments and the sociopolitical influence of these messages.
Race Social Media Crime News Politics Activism
Rosanna Perotti
Professor of Political Science · Hofstra University
Professor Perotti's expertise is in American politics, including Congress, elections and political parties.
American Politics Congress Media and Politics American Political Parties American Elections
Marie Shanahan
Associate Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Shanahan is an expert in the intersection of journalism and digital communication technology, online news and digital discourse.
News Literacy Digital Discourse Journalism Local news Media
Veronica Kitchen
Associate Professor of Political Science · University of Waterloo and Balsillie School of International Affairs
Associate Prof of Political Science, University of Waterloo & Balsillie School of International Affairs
International Security Counter-Terrorism National Security Foreign Policy Canada-United States relations
Tiffany Muller Myrdahl
Urbanist and Feminist Geographer · Simon Fraser University
Specializes in equity and inclusion. Uses policy analysis and collaborative research with women and LGBTQ people to examine urban change.
Geographies of social difference (with an emphasis on gender and sexuality) Municipal Social Inclusion Policy Qualitative and Mixed Method Research Oral history methods for research and policymaking
Michael Krondl
food writer, author, culinary historian · Michael Krondl
Experienced speaker and presenter to both a general more specialized public about food and culture.
The Uses of Dessert How Spices Transformed the World The Invention of Italian Cuisine Italian Cooking in the Renaissance How the French Invented Cuisine
Mario Murillo
Vice Dean, Professor of Radio, Television, Film, LHSC · Hofstra University
Prof. Murillo has special interest in community-based radio journalism, Latin American studies, citizen's media, and civic engagement.
Radio journalism Human Rights and Policy Latin American Media and Politics U.S./Latin American Policy Latino Culture and History
Maria Lapinski
Professor · Michigan State University
Maria Lapinski’s research connects global health and environmental issues, cultural dynamics, and communication science.
Communication Sciences Global Health Cultural Dynamics
Kristal Brent Zook
Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations · Hofstra University
Author and award-winning journalist whose work on race, women, culture and social justice has appeared in dozens of media outlets.
Journalism Media Analysis Social Justice Issues Politics Race and Gender Relations
Maurice Suckling
Assistant Professor, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Writer and historian specializing in narrative for video games and board game design.
Game Design & Development Board Games Narrative and Dialogue in Video Games Videogame Design History of Games
Brendan Cantwell
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Brendan Cantwell's research interests include the study of higher education organization, governance, & finance in the US & internationally.
Educational Administration Higher Education Comparative Education
Bill Maurer
Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Professor, Anthropology and Law · UC Irvine
Bill Maurer is an anthropologist and expert on money’s artifacts and technologies, from cowries to credit cards and cryptocurrencies.
Payments Industry Law Anthropology Cryptocurrencies Money and Finance
Jonathan Corpus Ong
Professor of Communication and Director of Global Technology for Social Justice Lab · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jonathan Corpus Ong's research areas are global media ethics, digital politics and the anthropology of humanitarianism.
Elections in the Philippines Media Ethics Global Media Studies Critical Disinformation Studies Sociology of Activist Organizations
Suzanna Sherry
Herman O. Loewenstein Chair in Law Emerita · Vanderbilt University
Nationally renowned expert on the Supreme Court and constitutional law.
Constitutional Law Constitutional doctrine Litigation & Dispute Resolution Constitutional Law and Theory Federal Courts
Daniel Silke
Director · Political Futures Consultancy
Acclaimed presenter of outstanding keynotes on Global Future Trends for corporates, conferences & conventions around the world.
Global Future Trends Consumer of the Future Emerging Brics Economies Africa South Africa
Angela Bradbery
Chair · University of Florida
Angela Bradbery has over 30 years experience practicing and studying activism, advocacy and public interest communications.
Public Interest Communications Advocacy Activism Nonprofits
Tanya Rhodes Smith
Instructor in Residence and Director, Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work · University of Connecticut
Tanya Rhodes Smith specializes in policy development, nonprofit administration, voter engagement and legislative advocacy.
Social Work Education Nonpartisan Voter Registration Electoral Participation Social Workers in Elected Office Voter Registration, Education and Outreach in Community Agencies
Amanda J. Crawford
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Crawford is a veteran political reporter, literary journalist, and expert in journalism ethics and misinformation.
Literary Journalism Media News Literacy Misinformation Journalism Ethics
Russell Lucas
Professor of International Relations and Global Studies · Michigan State University
Expert in U.S.-Middle East relations and politics of the Arab world
Democratization Saudi Arabia Public Opinion Middle East Politics Foreign Policy