science Experts

Robert Pollin

Distinguished Professor of Economics and Co-Director of Political Economy Research Institute (PERI)University of Massachusetts Amherst

Robert Pollin's research centers on macroeconomics and the economics of building a clean-energy economy in the U.S and globally.

Sloan Despeaux

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Sloan Despeaux's research interests include the history of mathematics.

Jackie Blissett

Professor of PsychologyAston University

Professor Blissett is an expert in the development of children's eating behaviour, including obesity, emotional eating, and fussy eating.

Brian LaPointe, Ph.D.

Research Professor at FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic InstituteFlorida Atlantic University

Brian Lapointe’s research interests include algal physiology and biochemistry, marine bioinvasions and marine conservation.

Hancheng Cao

Assistant Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management and Assistant Professor of Computer Science (by courtesy)Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Thomas P. Rausch, S.J.

Emeritus Professor of Theological StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Zara Alavi

Associate Professor of PhysicsLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Alexei Khalizov

Associate Professor, Chemistry and Environmental ScienceNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Alexei Khalizov's research focuses on the chemical and physical processes that govern the transformations of atmospheric pollutants.

Paul Herrnson, Ph.D.

Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Connecticut

Paul Herrnson's interests include political parties and elections, money and politics, and voting systems and election administration.

Tracie O. Afifi

Associate Professor, Community Health SciencesUniversity of Manitoba

Dr. Afifi's research interests are in the areas of child maltreatment and problem gambling.