science Experts

Tomeka Robinson

Senior Associate Dean, Professor of Writing Studies and RhetoricHofstra University

Dr. Robinson is an expert on effective public debate as well as health communication. She directs Hofstra's award-winning forensics team.

Jason Carter, Ph.D.

Dean of the Robbins College of Health and Human SciencesBaylor University

Active researcher focusing on neural control of the cardiovascular system in humans and the role of sleep in cardiovascular disease.

Beth Vallen, PhD

Professor of Marketing and Business Law | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Beth Vallen, PhD, is an expert on consumer behavior, with a focus on health-related decision making.

Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D.

Interim Department Head and ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Tian is an expert in animal biotechnology.

Norman Sadeh

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

Andrew Danylchuk

Professor of Fish ConservationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Andrew Danylchuk’s research seeks to understand the factors that influence the life history and ecology of fish and other aquatic organisms.

Radenka Maric, Ph.D.

University PresidentUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Maric researches novel materials for fuel cell & battery manufacturing, nanomaterials, sensors, hydrogen generation & biofuels.

Brian Byrd

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Brian Byrd's research focuses on domestic mosquito‐borne diseases, specifically La Crosse encephalitis.

Sarah Pressman

Professor, Psychological ScienceUC Irvine

Dr. Pressman's research focuses on the interplay of emotions, social relationships, and health, with a focus on physiological processes.

David Kaplan

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

David Kaplan studies connecting ecosystems, the hydrologic cycle, and humans with the goal of advancing natural resources conservation.