university Experts

Randy Blakely, Ph.D.

Executive Director, FAU Brain Institute & Professor, Biomedical ScienceFlorida Atlantic University

Randy Blakely is an expert in molecular neuroscience, focusing on how diseases and drugs impact the function of brain synapses and circuits.

James Garrett

Provost and Chief Academic OfficerCarnegie Mellon University

James Garrett is instrumental in institutional and academic planning and implementation

Anandhi Bharadwaj

Goizueta Endowed Chair in Electronic Commerce and Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Information systems expert bringing a wide range of development and executive training experience to the classroom.

Michael Laine

PresidentLiftPort Group

Think Big! There is a profound difference between 'difficult', 'very hard' and 'impossible'. We're building an Elevator to Space. Really.

Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD

University Provost; Professor of Strategic Management and EntrepreneurshipVillanova University

Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, is a recognized scholar in the areas of entrepreneurship and strategic management.

Ilia Dichev

Goizueta Foundation Chair in Financial Reporting; Professor of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Candice Odgers

Professor Psychological ScienceUC Irvine

Candice Odgers is a developmental psychologist who studies adolescents’ mental health and development.

Connie Mulligan

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Connie Mulligan is interested in understanding patterns of human genetic variation with implications for human health and evolution.

Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.PH

Sir Richard Doll ProfessorFlorida Atlantic University

Charles Hennekens is the first Sir Richard Doll Professor and senior academic advisor.

Adam Frank

Professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular authorUniversity of Rochester

Adam Frank is a self-described “evangelist of science,” who writes about intelligent life forms, space exploration, climate change and more.