Rhode island Experts

Jay Zagorsky

Research Scientist | Center for Human Resource ResearchThe Ohio State University

Research and data collection expert, focusing on the wealth and income of Americans

National Longitudinal SurveysData CollectionHuman ResourcesEconomic Theory

Eric Jackson, Ph.D.

Executive Director, CTI, and Director, CTSRCUniversity of Connecticut

Eric Jackson researches driver behavior and vehicle impacts on transportation safety

Autonomous VehiclesSafety data integration and analysisTransportation Data SystemsWeb-based data collection, distributuon, and analysisRemote sensing and geographic information systems

Sean Mulholland

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Sean Mulholland research interests include human capital and economic growth, white supremacist groups and hate crimes.

Drunk DrivingHate CrimesEconomic GrowthWhite Supremacist GroupsStudent Performance

Derek Ham

Director of the Entertainment Technology CenterCarnegie Mellon University

Derek Ham investigates both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology to expand the way we work, play, and learn.

VR StorytellingImmersive Game DesignDigital HumanitiesEntertainment and Robotics

Anoushka Concepcion

Aquaculture Associate Extension EducatorUniversity of Connecticut

Anoushka P. Concepcion is an Assistant Extension Educator focusing on marine aquaculture with the Connecticut Sea Grant Program.

Sugar KelpShellfishVeterinary SciencesFisheriesMarine Aquaculture

Kenneth A. Shores

Associate Professor of EducationUniversity of Delaware

Kenneth Shores studies how school funding and education policies shape students’ opportunities and contribute to educational inequality.

School Discipline and PolicingHigh School Grades and Course SelectionStudent Achievement and AssessmentSpecial Education IdentificationSchool Budget Cuts and Federal Aid