research Experts

Ronald J. Gerrits, Ph.D.

Professor, Program DirectorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Ron Gerrits focuses his professional efforts on science education.

William Sterrett, Ph.D.

Fred & Edith Hale Endowed Chair for School LeadershipBaylor University

Research focuses on school improvement, including sustainable green schools and districts; digital principals and collaborative leadership.

Peter Roberts

Professor of Organization & Management; Executive Academic Director, Business & Society InstituteEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Ruomeng Cui

Goizueta Foundation Term Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Expert in retail, platforms, supply chain, and causal-AI decision making. Globally known for the wide impact in industry.

Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD

Co-Director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment; Professor Emerita | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, is an expert in environmental health, global health, and public health nursing.

Katherine Dennis

Public Program CoordinatorMiddlebrook Prize Winners

Katherine Dennis is the recipient of the 2013 Middlebrook Prize.

Jennifer Polack

Professor of Computer ScienceUniversity of Mary Washington

Computer science educator striving to inspire students and equip them with skills and perspectives to navigate today's interconnected world.

Kathleen M. Brennan

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Kathleen M. Brennan's research interests include mental health, medical sociology and social psychology.

Holly Schiffrin

ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Schiffrin is an internationally known expert on intensive and helicopter parenting.

Vicki J. Magley, Ph.D.

Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Magley researches sexual harassment coping at individual and organizational levels