Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.
Director, Human Rights Institute and Professor, Social Work & Human Rights · University of Connecticut
Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.
U.S. Resettlement of Refugees Asylum Seekers Women's Rights Children's Rights Migrant Children
Sean Mulholland
Professor · Western Carolina University
Sean Mulholland research interests include human capital and economic growth, white supremacist groups and hate crimes.
Drunk Driving Hate Crimes Economic Growth White Supremacist Groups Student Performance
Olexandr Isayev
Assistant Professor, Chemistry · Carnegie Mellon University
Olexandr Isayev's research focuses on solving fundamental chemical problems with machine learning, molecular modeling and quantum mechanics.
Theoretical Chemistry Computational Chemistry Machine Learning Cheminformatics Drug Discovery
Michael Savarese, Ph.D.
Expert in sea-level rise and environmental change · Florida Gulf Coast University
Michael Savarese studies the history of environmental change in coastal areas and how this can inform the future.
Conservation Paleobiology Geologic History of Southwest Florida Climate Change Coastal Geology Sea Level Rise
Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health; Professor, Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization
Weight Discrimination Weight Stigma Weight-based bullying
Mukesh Srivastava
Professor of Business · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Srivastava focuses on strategic management.
Technology Adoption Global Outsourcing Strategic Management and Innovation
Paul Kyriazi
Writer/Director · Ronin Audio Books
Feature film writer/director speaks on 'How to Live the James Bond Lifestyle'.
Self-Help Motivation and Relationships
Jonathon Colman
Senior Design Manager, Keynote Speaker · Intercom
I lead content design at Intercom. I'm a Webby Award winner and keynote speaker who’s appeared at over 80 design & tech events.
Content Content Strategy Writing Product Design User Experience
Debra Schleef
Associate Provost · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Schleef is an expert on Latino migration.
Ethnic Relations Sociology of Law Race
Joshua W. Walker, PhD
President & CEO · Japan Society
Walker leads Japan Society to create deep bonds between the US & Japan through programs in culture, education, business, policy & technology
UN Conflict Diplomacy Asia Minor Japanese Language
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
Scott Wallace
Associate Professor of Journalism · University of Connecticut
Scott Wallace is a bestselling author, photojournalist and educator who covers the environment and vanishing cultures worldwide.
Central America Amazon Rainforest Brazil Indigenous Cultures Uncontacted Tribes
Allyson Poska
Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Poska is an internationally known expert on the history of women in early modern Europe and colonial Latin America.
Smallpox Vaccination Spanish History Latin American History Women's History
Farhang Rouhani
Associate Professor of Geography · University of Mary Washington
Associate Professor, Department of Geography
Gender Studies Queer Theory Cultural Geography Iranian and Muslim Diaspora Human Geography
Michael Laine
President · LiftPort Group
Think Big! There is a profound difference between 'difficult', 'very hard' and 'impossible'. We're building an Elevator to Space. Really.
Space Advanced Technology Leadership Operational Management Nanotechnology
Margaret Ray
Chair and Professor of Economics · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Ray specializes in applied microeconomics and econometrics, industrial organization and regional economics.
Economics Econometrics Applied Microeconomics Economic Education Industrial Organizations and Antitrust
Julian Ku
Professor of Law and Interim Dean · Hofstra University
The Maurice A. Deane Distinguished Professor in Constitutional Law and Professor of Law.
International Law International Law in U.S. Courts Constitutional Law Corporate Law Trans Pacific Partnership
Varun Makhija
Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington
Varun Makhija's research focuses on the interaction of light with matter, and the ensuing motion of molecular atoms and electrons.
Chemical Physics Molecular and Optical Physics Chemistry and Physics Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Haroon Ullah
Policy Planning Staff · U.S. Department of State
A scholar, diplomat and author of widely acclaimed Bargain From The Bazaar and Vying for Allah's Vote. Visit haroonullah.com.
Public Policy Pakistan Diplomacy International Relations Foreign Policy
Stephen Dyson, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science · University of Connecticut
Stephen Dyson's research is focused upon the psychology of elite decision making in foreign policy.
Elite Decision Making Foreign Policy World Leaders International Relations