research Experts

Serena Hoermann, Ph.D.

Director, Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions, Assistant Research Professor, School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean SustainabilityFlorida Atlantic University

Urban planning researcher focused on climate gentrification, sea-level rise resilience and equitable transportation systems.

Jeremy Waisome

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Jeremy Waisome uses qualitative and quantitative methods to explore mentorship, self-efficacy and career interest in engineering/computing.

Serge Thomas, Ph.D.

Expert in the ecology of aquatic environmentsFlorida Gulf Coast University

Serge Thomas specializes in the consequences of natural and human stresses in aquatic ecosystems.

Peter Roberts

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

Sara Harris

Professor of Teaching, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric SciencesUniversity of British Columbia

Sara Harris's current research explores how people learn climate science.

Dustin J. Sleesman

Associate Professor, ManagementUniversity of Delaware

Dr. Sleesman studies the psychology of decision-making, negotiation and conflict resolution, as well as team effectiveness.

Kam Dahlquist

Professor of BiologyLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Michael Mendez

Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public PolicyUC Irvine

Michael Mendez has experience in the public and private sectors, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process.

Alex Mapp, MPH

Director of Research and DevelopmentChristianaCare

Alex Mapp, MPH, is the director of Research and Development at ChristianaCare.

Elaine Hyshka

Assistant Professor, School of Public HealthUniversity of Alberta

Professor Hyshka is a health services and policy researcher focused on reducing the health, social, and economic costs of substance misuse.