rural Experts

Dennis D’Amico, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Animal Science Food SafetyUniversity of Connecticut

Dennis D'Amico's research and outreach efforts focus on improving the safety and quality of milk and value-added dairy products.

Teresa Marin, PhD, NNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP

Associate Professor in College of NursingAugusta University

Dr. Marin's research evaluates strategies to identify ischemic disease in premature infants using near infrared spectroscopy technology.

Tiffany Muller Myrdahl

Urbanist and Feminist GeographerSimon Fraser University

Specializes in equity and inclusion. Uses policy analysis and collaborative research with women and LGBTQ people to examine urban change.

Rebecca Christofferson

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Christofferson is an international expert on emerging zoonotic and mosquito-borne viruses.

Donna S. Havens, PhD

Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Health systems researcher Donna Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a leader and an advocate for quality nursing education, practice and patient care.

David Carter

Chairperson of Music; Associate Professor of Music Theory & Composition, and Contemporary Styles & PracticesLoyola Marymount University

Chairperson of Music; Associate Professor of Music Theory & Composition, and Contemporary Styles & Practices

Jeffery Talbert, PhD

Department Chair and Professor in Medical College of GeorgiaAugusta University

Dr. Talbert's research is focused on public health informatics, evidence-based policy, and health care outcomes.

Tara Schafer, MD, DMD

Department Chair & ProfessorAugusta University

Helen Wood

Professor in Media and Cultural StudiesAston University

Helen Wood is the author of numerous books and articles on media, gender and class formation.

Yan Wang

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Yan Wang's research is focused on assessing/intervening substance use and health outcomes by leveraging mobile technologies.