science Experts

Daniel Romo, Ph.D., FRSC

Schotts Professor of Chemistry | Co-Director, Baylor Synthesis & Drug Lead Discovery Lab | Chair of OrganicLinksBaylor University

Researches the chemistry and biology of natural products, enduring leads for basic cell biology studies and drug development.

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.

Russell Schwartz

Professor and Department HeadCarnegie Mellon University

Russell Schwartz's work focuses developing algorithms and artificial intelligence for understanding complex biological systems.

Paolo Spadoni, PhD

Associate Professor of Political ScienceAugusta University

Dr. Paolo Spadoni is a widely recognized expert on Cuba and its international relations.

Bethany Lacina

Associate Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Rochester

Bethany Lacina is an expert in civil and ethnic conflict.

Nikolay Osadchiy

Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Matthew Manion, PhD

The David Grenon Family Faculty Director, Center for Church Management; Professor of Practice, Management & Operations | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Matthew Manion, PhD, provides world-class leadership training and consulting to the Catholic Church.

Josh Clinton

Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor of Political ScienceVanderbilt University

Polling expert who uses statistical methods to explain political processes. Co-directs the Vanderbilt Poll.

Sarah Skerik

Vice President, Social MediaPR Newswire

Helping communications pros tune in to customer conversations and trends to drive brand awareness and audience engagement

Louis DeSipio

Professor of Chicano/Latino Studies and Political ScienceUC Irvine

Louis DeSipio examines how democratic nations incorporate new members, including policymaking in the areas of immigration.