University Experts

Executive Director, Metro21Carnegie Mellon University

Karen is an internationally recognized leader in building and supporting communities based on emerging technologies.

LeadershipSemiconductorsEmerging TechnologiesSmart CitiesStrategic Planning

Senior Project ScientistCarnegie Mellon University

Abhisesh Silwal's research interest is in end-to-end robotic systems tailored for complex outdoor environments.

Field RoboticsRobots for EducationReinforcement LearningHuman Robot Collaboration3-D Vision and Recognition

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.

Marine BioinvasionsCoral Reef EcologyAlgal PhysiologyBiochemistrySeagrass Ecology

Associate Teaching Professor / Director of Music EntrepreneurshipCarnegie Mellon University

Monique Mead has been a lifelong activist for classical music as a violinist, educator and innovator.

Chamber MusicMusic EducationEntrepreneurshipMusic PerformanceViolin Performance

Associate Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Connecticut

Jonathan Trump is an observational astronomer who studies active galaxies

Physics and Astronomy Black HolesSupermassive Black HolesActive Galaxies

Anne Potter Wilson Distinguished Professor of American Religious HistoryVanderbilt University

Expert in the history of religion in the American South.

Religion and philanthropyHistory of religion in the U.S.Religion in the American SouthReligious symbolism in the U.S.

University ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

George Loewenstein helped to found the fields of behavioral economics and neuroeconomics.

NeuroeconomicsBehavioral Economics

Research Professor / Associate Director of EducationCarnegie Mellon University

George Kantor has been developing robotic technologies to address problems in agriculture and scientific exploration for 15 years.

Underwater RoboticsRobotics in Agriculture and ForestryField & Service RoboticsIntelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)Mining Robotics

Associate Provost for Academic Engagement and Student Success University of Mary Washington

Dr. O'Donnell specializes in communication and debate.

DebatePublic SpeakingArgumentationRhetorical Theory and Criticism

Professor and Department Chair, Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Phillips's research interests are in new optoelectronic materials and devices.

SemiconductorsPhotonicsInfrared

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