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Thomas Missimer, Ph.D., P.G.

Professor EmeritusFlorida Gulf Coast University

Thomas Missimer conducts research into groundwater, sedimentary geology, water resources management, and geochemistry.

Elizabeth Burgess Dowdell, PhD

Professor and Coordinator of Undergraduate Research | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Elizabeth Dowdell, PhD, RN, FAAN, is an expert in the use of social media by adolescents and the health risks posed by online behaviors.

Nora Egan Demers, Ph.D.

Expert in health and pollutionFlorida Gulf Coast University

Nora Demers researches the effects of stressors on biological systems.

Rosemary Kim, Ph.D.

Professor of Accounting, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Chair, Department of Accounting

Kenneth Byrd, PhD

Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Professor in the Dept. of Otolaryngology & Dept. of NeurosurgeryAugusta University

A respected leader in head and neck cancers with specialties in skull base surgery, otolaryngology, and transoral robotic surgery.

Klaas Baks

Professor in the Practice of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Michelle L. Collins, DNP, APRN, CNS, ACNS-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, LSSBB

Vice President, Nursing Professional ExcellenceChristianaCare

Michelle Collins is a national nursing expert on successful infrastructures related to governance, strategic planning, and innovation.

Kali Kniel

Professor, Microbial Food SafetyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Kniel’s laboratory explores issues of food safety and public health that involve transmission of viruses and pathogenic bacteria.

Brittany Zakszeski

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Zakszeski’s research centers on promoting students’ mental and behavioral health through multi-tiered support systems.

Yan Wang

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Yan Wang's research focuses on developing and applying computational tools to quantity and manage urban resilience to disruptions.