science Experts

Steven Goldsmith, PhD

Professor, Geography and the EnvironmentVillanova University

Steven Goldsmith, PhD, researches the impact of human-caused environmental change on river systems and associated conservation strategies.

Caitlin Elsaesser, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Elsaesser partners with communities to create health promotion efforts that are empowering, with a focus on youth violence prevention.

Norman Sadeh

Co-Director, Privacy Engineering Program, professor of Computer ScienceCarnegie Mellon University

Alan J. Singer

Professor of Teaching, Learning and TechnologyHofstra University

Alan Singer specializes in social studies education and United States history.

Thomas Craemer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Public PolicyUniversity of Connecticut

Thomas Craemer is an expert on slavery reparations, racial bias and the psychology of racism.

Michele Baggio, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Michele Baggio is an expert in environmental and resource economics, ecological economics, and health economics.

Julie A. Hoggarth, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of AnthropologyBaylor University

Maya archaeologist with expertise on ancient societies, societal collapse, environmental archaeology & chronology-building

Valerie Duffy, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Allied Health SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Professor focused on how variation in taste affects food flavor and food preference, translated to healthier eating to reduce obesity risk.

Swati Agrawal

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Agrawal's research focuses on protozoan pathogens that cause serious diseases like African sleeping sickness and Toxoplasmosis.

Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Ph.D.

ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Mary Anne Amalaradjou is a microbiologist with laboratory work focused on food safety and gut health