Elizabeth McRae

Associate Professor · Western Carolina University

Elizabeth McRae’s teaching and research interests include the intersection of race, gender and politics in America and in the modern South.

American History American South Race and Politics Gender and Politics Modern South

Abe Usher

Chief Innovation Officer · HumanGeo Group

Chief Technology Officer at HumanGeo Group

Hadoop Social Network Analysis Big Data Data Science Data Analysis

John "Jake" Young

Rhetorical Arts Instructor · Loyola Marymount University

Debra Hydorn

Professor of Mathematics · University of Mary Washington

Debra Hydorn is a professor at the University of Mary Washington with interests in math and statistics education and mathematical art.

Statistics Mathematics Education Mathematics and Art Global Positioning Systems (Gps) Geographic Information Systems (Gis)

Christopher A. Lemmon, Ph.D.

Inez A Caudill Professor; Associate Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Lehigh University | M.S., University of Wisconsin | Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University · VCU

Dr. Lemmon's research lies in cell-generated traction forces and extracellular matrix biology

Cell-generated traction forces Extracellular matrix biology Cellular mechanotransduction Mechanobiology of fibrosis Matrix mechanics and signaling in the tumor microenvironment;

Alan Griffith

Associate Professor of Biology · University of Mary Washington

Professor Griffith leads the development of the UMW Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), aiming to enhance the experiences of first-year students

Biology Environmental Sciences Conservation Wetlands Wetlands Ecology

Shawn Brixey

Professor; Affiliate Faculty · VCU College of Engineering

Affiliate Faculty in Computer Science, former Dean School of the Arts.

Immersive Media Film & Video Production Stereoscopy Computer Graphics Spatial Imaging

Francis McGovern

Visiting Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contact Information: mcgovernfrancis@uchastings.edu

Teresa Coffman

Professor of Education · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Coffman’s research focuses on educational theory, pedagogy and teacher preparation.

Educational Theory Pedagogy Technology in Instruction Teacher Preparation Distance Learning

Mukesh Srivastava

Professor of Business · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Srivastava focuses on strategic management.

Technology Adoption Global Outsourcing Strategic Management and Innovation

Sherif Abdelwahed, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Abdelwahed is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Autonomic Computing Model based Design and Analysis of Cyber-phyiscal Systems Formal Verification System Diagnosis and Fault Analysis Model-integrated Computing

Kathryn E. Fort

Director of Clinics and Director of the Indian Law Clinic · Michigan State University

Prof. Fort has researched and written extensively on the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Federal Indian Law

Omar Rivas

International Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Facilitator · e4orce

Speaker, Coach, Advisor

Sales Management Presentation Coaching Motivational

Kurt Simonson

Lecturer of Photography · Loyola Marymount University

Studio Arts Faculty

Stephen Davies

Associate Professor of Computer Science · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Davies specializes in computer modeling and simulation.

Computer Science Modeling and Simulation

Alexander Simopoulos

Cosmetic Surgeon · FPA Women's Health

Dr. Alexander Simopoulos is a cosmetic surgeon in West Hollywood, California

Cosmetic Surgery plastic surgery liposuction vaginal rejuvenation

Kip Hawley

Author and Security Specialist · Movable Type Management

An expert on Global Security and counterterrorism, former Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration

Security & Technology Transportation Security Counterterrorism Aviation Security Policy

Ram B. Gupta, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research | Professor of Chemical & Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Research interest: batteries, electrochemistry, sustainable energy, biofuel, biomaterials, supercritical extraction, and nanomedicine.

Batteries Electrochemical engineering Bio-carbon Supercritical carbon dioxide technology Nanotechnology

Romona Foster

Social Media Trainer · Social Media How To's with Romona

Highly endorsed social media trainer teaching professionals how to leverage and brand their businesses through the use of social media!

Branding Social Media & Content Marketing for Business and Non-Profits Social Media eMail and Content Marketing Facebook Linkedin Consulting

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