Andrea Paras

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science · University of Guelph

Professor Andrea Paras specialises in the ethics of international humanitarianism, with a special interest in religion and politics.

Humanitarian Assistance Human Rights International Development International Affairs Religion Politics & Culture

William Doyle

Associate Professor of Public Policy and Higher Education · Vanderbilt University

An expert on how geography affects higher education attainment and the state of the financial aid system in America.

borrowing trends Undergraduate Education Borrowing for college College affordability Higher Education Access

Priscilla Hwang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Duke University · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Hwang's research focuses on developing 3D microphysiological systems to investigate musculoskeletal pathologies and cancer progression.

tumor microenvironment intervertebral disc microphysiological systems cancer metastasis collective cell migration

G. Michael Stathis

Professor of Political Science and International Relations · Southern Utah University

Specializing in political science, international relations, and media portrayal of Islamic religion

Theories of International Relations Islamic State Fourth Gulf War International Conflict American Government

Hong-Sheng Zhou, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering

Hong-Sheng Zhou's main research area is Cryptography, spanning the full spectrum from theory to practice

Cryptography Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Techniques Information Security Distributed Computing

Kenneth Hovis

Associate Teaching Professor, Mellon College of Science; Assistant Dean for Educational Initiatives · Carnegie Mellon University

As Mellon College of Science Assistant Dean for Educational Initiatives, Kenneth Hovis oversees the MCS core education.

Higher Education Biochemistry Science Education Biological Sciences Neuroscience

Peter McLean

Managing Director · Lamplighter Performance Consulting

The world's only expert in professional giftedness - a dynamic, interactive and inspiring speaker.

Leadership Talent Public Speaking Performance Expertise

Tom Cates

President · The Brookeside Group

Experienced Speaker and Motivated Businessperson

Sales Business Intelligence Customer Insight

Dak Kopec

Professor · UNLV

Author, Editor, Architectural Psychologist, and Professor

Interior Design and Psychology Enhancing Children's Development With Design

James Wolffsohn

Professor and Head of Optometry · Aston University

Professor Wolffsohn's research areas are the development and evaluation of ophthalmic instrumentation, contact and intraocular lenses.

Ocular Allergy Ophthalmic Instrumentation Contact Lenses‎ Intraocular Lenses Dry Eyes

Erin Cassese

Professor, Political Science and International Relations · University of Delaware

Dr. Cassese explores the behavior of women as voters and candidates for political office in the United States.

Women Voters Elections Gender Stereotypes Political Psychology Public Opinion

Professor Louisa Ells

Professor of Obesity · Leeds Beckett

Louisa has specialised in applied obesity research for the past two decades.

Obesity Nutrition Public Health Weight Management

Lynn Gehl

Indigenous/Indigenist Cultural Critic, Writer, Author · Independent

Indigenist Cultural Critic

Sex-Discrimination in the Indian Act Treaty and Land Claims Process Indigenous Knowledge Algonquin Anishinaabeg Indigenous Affairs

Reid Simmons

Research Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Reid Simmons has been developing robot systems that can work reliably in unstructured, unknown environments.

Robotics Robot Navigation Artificial Intelligence Multi-Robot Systems Human-Robot Interaction

Ken Keen

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management; Associate Dean for Leadership; Lieutenant General, USA (Retired) · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Leadership Special Forces Leader Development Crisis Relief

Andrew Finch

Associate Professor of the Practice, Department of Human and Organizational Development; Core Faculty, Human Development Counseling · Vanderbilt University

An expert who specializes in recovery high schools, substance use disorders, teen addiction and school counseling.

Addiction and mental health counseling Alcoholism Substance Abuse and Addiction Teen Addiction Drug Abuse

Keith Gary

Director of Program Development · Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute

Trained neuroscientist that moved from academia to leveraging regional life sciences assets for economic development.

Biotechnology and Economic Development Science Education and Workforce Development Neuropeptides

Lori Webb

Founder, Speaker & Trainer · International Speaker Collective

Enthusiastic, engaging and knowledgeable speaking professional with five decades of varied experience under her belt.

Experience Design Public Speaking & Presentation Philosophy of Entrepreneurial Spirit Tech for the Technologically Challenged The Abc's of Social Media

Paul Musgrave

Associate Professor of Political Science · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Paul Musgrave looks at how how domestic institutions shape U.S. foreign policy and how U.S. foreign policy shapes international order

Elections International Relations U.S. Foregin Policy North Korea Partisanship

Rich Martini

Senior Lecturer of Production · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Documentary Writing Short Films Feature Films Directing