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Anthony Maurelli

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Anthony Maurelli studies bacterial genetics to address questions about how bacteria cause gut disease and sexually transmitted infections.

David Godwin

DirectorUniversity of Florida

David Godwin researches fire ecology, from remote sensing assessments of burn severity to prescribed fire and forest carbon dynamics.

Abhik Roy

Professor Emeritus of Communication StudiesLoyola Marymount University

College of Communication & Fine Arts

Aaron Carlisle

Associate Professor, Marine Science and PolicyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Carlisle research focuses on how the environment and organismal biology interact to influence the ecology of species.

Saraswathi Bellur, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of CommunicationUniversity of Connecticut

Saras Bellur is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Connecticut.

Angela Reed, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Associate | Professor of Practical Theology | Director of Spiritual FormationBaylor University

Teaching expertise on various aspects of Christian spiritual formation, discipleship, and pastoral care.

Tiziana Di Matteo

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Tiziana Di Matteo's research focuses on the study of black holes, encompassing a wide range of topics in high energy astrophysics.

Susan Elkinawy, Ph.D.

Professor of Finance, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Andrew Ledbetter

Professor & Chair of Communication StudiesTexas Christian University

Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Ali Ataya

M.D. | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Ali Ataya is a critical care physician specializing in treating patients with pulmonary hypertension and rare lung diseases.