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Christopher C. Austin

Professor, Curator of HerpetologyLouisiana State University

Dr. Austin’s research focuses on evolutionary systematics, biogeography, and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.

HerpetologyReptilesBiogeographyAmphibiansIsland Biogeography
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Rebecca Shenkman

Director of the MacDonald Center for Nutrition Education and Research | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Rebecca Shenkman, MPH, RD, LDN, is an expert in nutrition, weight management and using food to help prevent and control disease.

Childhood ObesityDiet and BehaviorsNutrition & Disease PreventionNutrition & Lifestyle ChangesWeight Management
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Brian Snyder

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Snyder is an ecologist with interests in human-environmental systems, especially energy and the evolution of sustainability.

Socio-ecologyClimate PolicyEnergyCarbon Dioxide Removal
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Sam Miller

Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsWestern Carolina University

Sam Miller is an experienced Chief Student Affairs Officer with a successful record working with students and campus communities.

Higher Education AdministrationStudent DevelopmentHigher EducationStudent AffairsStudent Engagement
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Patrick Baron

Assistant ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Patrick Baron's work focuses on social and environmental determinants of health and disparity.

Social Determinants of HealthMixed-Methods Research and Study DesignEnvironmental Health SciencesEpidemiologyCommunity Health Disparities
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Christine Kelleher Palus, PhD

Senior Vice Provost for AcademicsVillanova University

Christine Palus, PhD, is an expert on adult education, urban politics and policy, state-level public administration and women in politics.

Adult EducationPublic Administration and ManagementUrban PoliticsAmerican GovernmentState and Local Politics
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Ryan J. Watson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Watson's research focuses on vulnerable adolescents, with a focus on interpersonal relationships.

Social SupportLGBTQ HealthSexual Health, HIV PreventionSexual/Gender Minority Youth and Young Adult HealthFamily Acceptance and Rejection
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Minor Myers

Professor of LawUniversity of Connecticut

Minor Myers is a leading expert in corporate law and governance.

Corporate FinanceMergers & AcquisitionsLawCorporate LawExecutive Compensation
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Mary Lusk

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Mary Lusk focuses her research on well water and septic system.

Urban Water Quality, Stormwater, and Low Impact Development for Urban AreasOnsite Wastewater Treatment (Septic Systems)Urban Fertilizer OrdinancesPathogens in Water BodiesUrban Agriculture
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Ali Ataya

M.D. | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Ali Ataya is a critical care physician specializing in treating patients with pulmonary hypertension and rare lung diseases.

ICU Ventilator WeaningPulmonary Alveolar ProteinosisRare Lung DiseasesPulmonary Arterial HypertensionLymphangioleiomyomatosis