research Experts

Rebecca Shenkman

Director of the MacDonald Center for Nutrition Education and Research | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Rebecca Shenkman, MPH, RD, LDN, is an expert in nutrition, weight management and using food to help prevent and control disease.

John R. White

Associate Dean of Research and ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. White's research focuses on biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in aquatic systems.

Andrew Palmer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine SciencesFlorida Tech

Dr. Palmer's research interests include eavesdropping on bacterial 'conversations', Martian farming, and cell wall fragment-based signaling.

Julie Downs

Professor and Department HeadCarnegie Mellon University

Julie Downs studies social influences on decisions, particularly the impact of social norms.

Patricia Oliver

Associate Professor of Communication StudiesLoyola Marymount University

College of Communication & Fine Arts

James Randerson

Chancellor's Professor Earth System ScienceUC Irvine

James Randerson studies the global carbon cycle using remote sensing and in-situ measurements and different types of models.

William Perez

ProfessorLoyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Thomas Felke, Ph.D., M.S.W.

Expert in social issues and social justiceFlorida Gulf Coast University

Thomas Felke researches social issues such as food insecurity and affordable housing.

Edward Ewen, M.D.

Director of Clinical Data and AnalyticsChristianaCare

Patrick Flavin, Ph.D.

Bob Bullock Professor of Political Science, Interim Chair of Political ScienceBaylor University

Expert on Texas & U.S. politics, campaigns & elections, public opinion, and public policy.