science Experts

Katie Peek

Coastal Research ScientistWestern Carolina University

Katie Peek researches coastal vulnerability, climate change impacts, and natural hazard resilience using GIS.

Christopher A. Cooper

Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public PolicyWestern Carolina University

Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.

Gregory Charles Jones

Lecturer of Theatre ArtsLoyola Marymount University

Acting Technique, Improvisation, Shakespeare, Dialects/Accents

Emily Bianchi

Associate Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Ronald Schurin, Ph.D.

Professor EmeritusUniversity of Connecticut

Expert in the politics of presidential campaigns

Lyn Millner, M.F.A.

Expert in news literacy, journalism, writing and cultsFlorida Gulf Coast University

Lyn Millner is an author whose specialties include Florida history and narrative journalism.

Michael Nowatkowski, PhD

Professor; Director, AU Cyber InstituteAugusta University

A leading cybersecurity expert available to discuss online security, ransomware, and device security topics.

Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and SustainabilityHofstra University

Dr. Bernhardt's current research is focused on using VR technology to teach about dangerous weather conditions.

Reuel Schiller

Professor of LawUC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: schiller@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4879 / Office 380-200

Varun Makhija

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington

Varun Makhija's research focuses on the interaction of light with matter, and the ensuing motion of molecular atoms and electrons.