Amanda Cote
Associate Professor and Director of the Serious Games Certificate · Michigan State University
Amanda Cote researches the industry and culture of games, with an emphasis on areas such as gender, identity, and representation.
Media Studies Collegiate E-sports Game Development
Xiaoming Liu
MSU Foundation Professor · Michigan State University
Xiaoming Liu works on computer vision, machine learning, and biometrics, especially on face related analysis.
Deepfake Detection Biometrics Computer Vision Machine Learning Pattern Recognition
Jack Rochel
President · Epsilon Electronics Inc.
Jack Rochel has been the president of Epsilon Electronics for over a decade. His emphasis on innovation has helped Epsilon stay competitive.
Leadership Success Management Electronics Technology
Patrick Markey, PhD
Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Patrick Markey, PhD, is an expert on how violent video games affect behavior and relationship issues.
Video Games Violent Video Games Online Interactions Body Image Romantic Relationships
Constance Steinkuehler
Professor of Informatics · UC Irvine
Constance Steinkuehler researches the cognitive and social aspects of multiplayer online videogames and esports.
Teenage Boys and Gameplay eSports Computer Gaming Multiplayer Online Videogames Parenting and Videogames
Michelle Lobchuk
Associate Professor · Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba
Empathic understanding of our partners in care - Family Carers in Canada
Empathy Perceptual understanding Video-feedback Caregiving Family Caregiving
Andrew Angus
CEO · Switch Video
Passionate and thought-provoking experienced speaker on storytelling, explainer video and brain science.
Explainer Video Whiteboard Video Animated Videos Brain Science and Video Storytelling
Zach Whalen
Associate Professor of Digital Studies · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Whalen's research focuses on computer-generated literature, video games, and graphic narrative.
Electronic Literature Video Games Digital Studies Computer-Generated Literature Digital Humanities
Georgene Troseth
Associate Professor of Psychology · Vanderbilt University
An expert in how toddlers' brains process (and learn from) what they see on screens, TV and video chat.
dialogic questioning Skype toddlers Ipad Child Development
Eileen Kennedy-Moore
parenting & child development expert - author, psychologist, speaker
Parenting and Child Development Expert with National Media Experience
Psychology Parenting Child Development Social & Emotional Learning Mental Health
Anita Williams Woolley
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Anita Williams Woolley is an organizational psychologist who studies team collaboration in the workplace and collective intelligence.
Remote Work Team Collaboration Collective Intelligence Organizational Psychology Cognitive Style
Seyedahmad Rahimi
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Seyedahmad Rahimi specializes in assessing and fostering students’ 21st-century skills and STEM-related knowledge acquisition.
Catherine Warren
President · FanTrust
Veteran media, technology & entertainment strategist. C-level public company leadership. Board directorships & international publications.
Entertainment Leadership Media & Technology Strategy Board Governance Publicly-traded Company Management Fan Culture
Brad Bushman
Rinehart Chair | Department of Mass Communication · The Ohio State University
Media and social psychology expert, focusing on the problem of human aggression and violence
Violence in Society and Media Social Psychology Advanced Research Methods in Communication Communication in Society
Afroditi V. Filippas, Ph.D.
Professor · Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor Filippas is VCU’s representative to CCAM. Her research focuses on Smart Manufacturing, Data Analytics, and Modeling.
Electromagnetic Device Modeling Data Analytics Higher Order Statistical Analysis Multimodal Data Analytics Experimental Design
Dale Peeples, MD
Pediatric Psychiatrist / Associate Professor of Psychiatry · Augusta University
Peeples is a highly-regarded psychiatrist providing tips to maintain mental wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
Juvenile Corrections Psychiatry Telepsychiatry Pediatric Psychiatry Juvenile Delinquency
Vincent Olivieri
Professor of Sound Design · UC Irvine
Vincent Olivieri has designed sound and composed music for theatrical productions around the world.
Composition Sound Design Theatre
Christopher (Chris) Hansen, M.F.A.
Chairman and Professor for Film & Digital Media · Baylor University
Digital media expert and filmmaker, working on new feature and short projects
Mass Communication Screenwriting Postproduction Film & Video Directing Field Production
J.D. Swerzenski
Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Swerzenski's research focuses on the effects of digital media production technology on cultural values and understanding,
Digital Media Film Studies Critical Pedagogy Cultural Production Critical Media Literacy
Kyle William Bishop
Chair and Professor of English Department · Southern Utah University
Specializing in British Gothic literature, film and television studies, cinematic adaptation, and pop culture
Video Games Visual Literacy Saxophone American Studies Music