Claire Kamp-Dush
Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science | Department of Sociology · The Ohio State University
Human sciences and sociology expert, focusing on family science
Intimate Relationships Marriage Cohabitation Demography
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
Tom Ford
Senior Lecturer in the Environmental Science Program; Co-Executive Director of the Coastal Research Institute · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Martine Hackett
Associate Professor of Population Health · Hofstra University
Dr. Hackett's research focuses on public health and health inequities, particularly in the American suburbs and minority communities.
Public Health Health Communication Research Methods Maternal-Child Health Infant Injury
Amanda Hooykaas
Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Association · University of Guelph
Bridge-builder, experiential educator, wilderness guide, lover of heritage, gardens, stories, and community.
Geography Sense of Community Sense of Place Belonging Creative Destruction
Simon DeDeo
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Simon DeDeo conducts empirical investigations, and builds mathematical theories, of both historical and contemporary phenomena.
Theoretical Physics Social and Decision Sciences Artificial Intelligence Astrophysics Applied Mathematics
Tara Trammell
Associate Professor, Urban Forestry · University of Delaware
Prof. Trammell studies how biophysical and sociological factors affect urban ecosystem structure and function.
Invasive Species Urban Forests Urban Ecosystems Biology Pollution
Alex Mapp, MPH
Director of Research and Development · ChristianaCare
Alex Mapp, MPH, is the director of Research and Development at ChristianaCare.
Innovation Research & Analysis R&D
Kristina Wagstrom, Ph.D.
Eversource Energy Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering Education · University of Connecticut
Professor Wagstrom is a chemical engineer with a specialization in atmospheric chemistry.
Biofuels Woman in STEM Air Pollution Atmospheric Chemistry Biomolecular Engineering
Rigoberto A. Lopez, Ph.D.
Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Lopez is an expert in food systems, marketing, and industrial organization.
Food Systems Marketing Industrial Organization Public Policy
Nelson Guda, PhD
Independent Artist · Studio of Nelson Guda
Artist, TEDx Speaker, Creator
Conservation Issues Peace Building Community Engagement Climate Change Motivational Speaking
Valerie Duffy, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on how variation in taste affects food flavor and food preference, translated to healthier eating to reduce obesity risk.
Community-based Interventions Flavor Smell Nutrition Food Preference
David Owens
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
David Owens' research is on motivating learning contexts that promote functional STEM literacy.
Science Education Gameful Learning STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Disciplines Active Learning Socio-Scientific Issues
Mario Murillo
Vice Dean, Professor of Radio, Television, Film, LHSC · Hofstra University
Prof. Murillo has special interest in community-based radio journalism, Latin American studies, citizen's media, and civic engagement.
Radio journalism Human Rights and Policy Latin American Media and Politics U.S./Latin American Policy Latino Culture and History
Hannes Baumann, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Hannes Baumann is an expert in coastal fish ecology and effects of marine climate change
Evolution Oceanography Marine Science Fish Populations Marine Climate Change
Gerald A. Berkowitz, Ph.D.
Professor of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture · University of Connecticut
Expert on plant genetics, plant biotechnology, GMOs and public perception of GMOs.
Plant-Water Relations Ion Channels Landscape Architecture Photosynthesis Plant Physiology
Mark Brand, Ph.D.
Professor of Horticulture and Plant Breeding, Nursery Extension Specialist · University of Connecticut
Professor Brand is a horticulturist who focuses on ornamental plant breeding, sustainable cultivars, and industrial hemp.
Woody Landscape Plants Nursery Crops Ornamental Plant Breeding Aroniaberry Fruit Production Plant Breeding
Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D.
Interim Department Head and Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Tian is an expert in animal biotechnology.
Pluripotent Stem Cells Nuclear Reprogramming by Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Genetic Engineering in Farm Animals Assisted Reproductive Technologies Pre-Implantation Embryo Development
Deborah Bolnick, Ph.D.
Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Bolnick is an expert on genetic ancestry testing and how sociopolitical forces & history shape human genomic diversity.
Native American Genetic Histories Human Biodiversity Genetic Ancestry Testing Anthropology Ancient DNA
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