science Experts

Heidi Jo Newberg

Professor, Physics, Applied Physics, and AstronomyRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Studies the formation and structure of the Milky Way and other galaxies

Zhen (Richard) Tang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Marketing, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Aryn Gittis

Dr. Frederick A. Schwertz Distinguished Professor of Life SciencesCarnegie Mellon University

Aryn Gittis studies neural circuits in a multifunctional brain region that plays a role in the regulation of movement, learning, and reward.

Jonathan Moreno

ProfessorUniversity of Pennsylvania Health System

Professor at University of Pennsylvania Health System

Lance Hunter, PhD

Professor of Political ScienceAugusta University

Dr. Lance Hunter examines how digital technology and AI are reshaping democracy and political behavior.

Tom Rand

Managing Director at MaRS Cleantech Fund I, L.P.MaRS Cleantech

Experienced, bare-knucked approach to cleantech, finance, policy, climate science and associated global economic opportunities and risks.

Jennifer Tupper

Dean, Faculty of Education University of Regina

Associate Professor and Dean of Education at the University of Regina specializing in anti-oppressive teaching and learning.

Nora A. Murphy

Professor of Psychological Science | Psychological ScienceLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Teresa Scassa

Full Professor in the Faculty of Law | Canada Research Chair in Information Law and PolicyUniversity of Ottawa

Information law scholar shaping privacy, data governance and AI policy as Canada Research Chair and leading voice on law and technology.

Harsh Bais

Professor, Plant and Soil SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Bais conducts research in plant signaling – how plants recognize and communicate with one another.