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Suzana Herculano-Houzel

Associate Professor of PsychologyVanderbilt University

Neuroscientist and international expert in how brain size and structure affect cognition and longevity in animals.

EvolutionNeuroscienceCognition and Cognitive NeuroscienceNeuronsIntelligence
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Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Food PantriesSchool FoodSNAPSchool Food OptionsNutrition
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Kristal Brent Zook

Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public RelationsHofstra University

Author and award-winning journalist whose work on race, women, culture and social justice has appeared in dozens of media outlets.

JournalismMedia AnalysisSocial Justice IssuesPoliticsRace and Gender Relations
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Radenka Maric, Ph.D.

University PresidentUniversity of Connecticut

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

Sustainable Energy Technologies Nanomaterials EngineeringSensorsSustainable EnergyManufacturing
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Kimberly Owczarski

Associate ProfessorTexas Christian University

Dr. Owczarski's research focuses on the contemporary media industries.

Media IndustriesMedia ConglomeratesEconomics of FilmDigital Media
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Gretchen Helmke

The Thomas H. Jackson Distinguished University Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Rochester

Professor Helmke's research focuses on democratic political institutions, rule of law, and Latin American politics.

Bright Line WatchLatin American PoliticsDemocratic Political InstitutionsRule of LawInstitutional crises in Latin America
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Charles Yarish, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary BiologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management, and commercial uses for seaweed for food, nutraceuticals, and biofuels.

BiofuelCosmeceuticalsApplied GenomicsEcologyMarine Macroalgae
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Nikhil Koratkar

Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear EngineeringRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

World Renowned, Highly Cited Expert in Battery Energy Storage

Nano-CoatingsNanostructured MaterialsEnergy StorageBatteriesNano-Composites
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Shauna McGillivray

Professor & Associate Department ChairTexas Christian University

Biology expert, focusing on genetic methods of fighting disease

Antibiotic ResistanceMicrobiologyIntersections of Genetics and DiseaseBacterial Virulence in GenesBacterial Pathogenesis
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Robert Karlicek

Director, Center for Lighting Enabled Systems & Applications (LESA) & Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems EngineeringRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Applications of LEDs in Lighting, sensing, disinfection, displays and control systems

OptoelectronicsAdvanced Sensor TechnologyAdvanced Display TechnologiesAdvanced Lighting SystemsLighting and Biological Applications