Ronald Rash
Professor · Western Carolina University
Ron Rash is the author of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestseller Serena and Above the Waterfall.
Southern Writing Poetry English Appalachia Novelist
Mary Pearson
Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer · Southern Utah University
Specializing in entrepreneurship in rural communities, financial accounting reporting requirements, and the history of accounting principles
Accounting Ethics History of Accounting Principles Cost-Volume Profit Analysis Financial Analysis and Decision Making Planning and Zoning in Rural Communities
J. Andrew Hansen
Associate Professor · Western Carolina University
Policy Public Policy Criminology Criminal Justice Police
Thomas Dietz
University Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Environmental Science and Policy (ESPP) · Michigan State University
Expert in climate change, human driving forces of environmental change, environmental values, environmental decision making
Ecology Environmental Policy Human driving forces of environmental change Climate Change
Lisa J. Merlo
Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Lisa Merlo’s research focuses on mental health, well-being and professional fulfillment among healthcare professionals.
Motivational Interviewing Burnout of Health Professionals Well-being of Health Professionals Medical Student Wellness
Jeffrey Andresen
Professor of Geography · Michigan State University
Weather and Agriculture Expert
Agriculture Meteorology Climatology
Lori Wilkinson
Professor of Sociology · University of Manitoba
Professor of Sociology, specializing in immigration and refugee studies and survey methods
Research Methods Race and Ethnic Relations Settlement Integration Youth and School-To-Work Transitions
Joe Brown
Assistant Professor, Environmental Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Joe Brown’s research interests include water infrastructure sustainability and detection methods for pathogens in the environment.
Water and Wastewater Microbiology Antimicrobial Resistance in the Environment Engineering Applications in Underserved Communities Bioaerosols
Joseph S. Tiedemann
Professor Emeritus of History · Loyola Marymount University
Joseph S. Tiedemann is Professor of History at Loyola Marymount University.
Granger Morgan
University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Granger Morgan's research addresses problems in science, technology and public policy.
Quantitative Policy Analysis Risk Analysis Environmental Systems Climate Change Adoption of New Technologies
Scott Rader
Associate Professor · Western Carolina University
Charles “Scott” Rader has entrepreneurial work experience in the areas of information technology product development and management.
Literary Deconstruction in Consumption Meanings Ethnographic Exploration of Experiential Consumption Postmodern Consumer Culture Postmodern Consumption Social Media Marketing
Robin Cox
Research Director and Professor · ResilienceByDesign Research Lab and Royal Roads University
Robin Cox's expertise includes the psychosocial dimensions of disasters, disaster resilience, and traumatic stress and coping.
Resilience Higher Education Community Resilience Disaster Psychosocial Response Stress and Coping
Thomas Felke, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Expert in social issues and social justice · Florida Gulf Coast University
Thomas Felke researches social issues such as food insecurity and affordable housing.
Geographic Information Systems (Gis) Affordable Housing Needs of Older Adults food insecurity Poverty
Biplab Datta, PhD
Assistant Professor, Institute of Public and Preventive Health and in the Department of Population Health Sciences · Augusta University
Dr. Datta’s research explores the niche areas in the junction of public health and economics.
Global Health Health Economics Non-Communicable Diseases Healthcare Financing Socioeconomic Determinants of Health
Marlo Vernon, PhD
Associate Professor · Augusta University
Skilled in Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Program Development, Public Health Research and Data Analysis.
Physical Activity Childhood Obesity Program Development Program Evaluation Public Health Research
John Dorsey
Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering & Environmental Science · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Marine Biology Coastal Marine Habitats Water Quality Pollution Ecology Wastewater Treatment
Katherine Kortes-Miller
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Palliative Care Division Lead, Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH) · Lakehead University
An unconventional death educator and researcher with a passion for palliative care and improving end of life care for all
Gerontology Palliative Care End-Of-Life Care Interprofessional Education and Care LGBTQ
Susan Prentice
Professor · University of Manitoba
Professor Prentice's primary specialization is contemporary and historical childcare policy and advocacy
Social Inequality Social Change Systemic Discrimination Historical Sociology Childcare Policy
Ashley Walker
Director, Graduate Studies · Georgia Southern University
Ashley Walker's work encompasses both disability care services and community based research.
Health Studies Community Health
Elena Gaura
Professor of Pervasive Computing · Coventry University
Professor Elena Gaura is Professor of Pervasive Computing at Coventry University.
Advanced Measurement Systems Technology for Displaced Communities Computing Wireless Sensor Networks Energy Access