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Stacey Havlik, PhD

Associate Professor of Education & Counseling | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Stacey Havlik, PhD, is an expert in school counseling, homeless children and youths and first-generation college students.

First-Generation College StudentsSchool CounselingHomeless Youths and Children
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Bridge Zhao

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Develops human-centered AI for safer, more sustainable mobility—from human behavior to intelligent vehicles and transportation networks.

Digital Twins for TransportationTrustworthy and Explainable AIIntelligent transportation systemsAdvanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)Connected and Automated Vehicles
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Thomas Koch, PhD

Postdoctoral AssociateMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Koch leverages high-performance computing to enhance visibility and efficiency in maritime shipping and logistics.

Intermodal LogisticsMaritime ShippingGeospatial AnalyticsData ProcessingPredictive Modeling
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Michael von Fricken

Associate Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Michael von Fricken focuses on vector-borne disease surveillance, control, and pathogen discovery.

Global Health SecurityEmerging Infectious DiseasesVector-Borne DiseasesOne HealthEpidemiology
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Oliver Yao

Dean of Lerner College, Professor of MISUniversity of Delaware

A recognized scholar in information systems and operations management

Bullwhip EffectElectronic and Mobile CommerceSupply Chain ManagementInformation SystemsIT-enabled Supply Chains
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Jessica Ferne

Director, Global Health ImpactCanWaCH (Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health)

Leader in disaster response, international development, youth & women-led programming, and sexual health & rights

Monitoring and EvaluationAdolescent HealthNon-Profit LeadershipProgram ManagementPublic Health
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Timothy Shanahan, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor of PhilosophyLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

History & Philosophy of SciencePhilosophy & Film
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John Pardue

Elizabeth Howell Stewart Endowed ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Pardue's research interests focus in groundwater contamination and treatment.

Environmental EngineeringWater QualityWater ResourcesWetland RestorationPublic Health
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Joseph Coughlin, PhD

Director, AgeLabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Coughlin's work explores how global demographics, technology and changing behaviors are transforming business & society.

Market ResearchGlobal DemographicsTechnology and AgingStrategic Planning
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Regina Rahimi

ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Regina Rahimi research is focused on issues of gender and sexuality in education and middle and high school drop outs.

Race and Class in EducationMiddle and High School Drop OutsIssues of Gender in EducationIssues of Sexuality in EducationAdolescent Literacy