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
Natalie Munro, Ph.D.
Professor of Anthropology · University of Connecticut
Professor Munro focuses on the origin of feasting and animal domestication, and the transition from foraging to farming in human evolution
Farming Evolution
Piyush Jain
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Piyush Jain researches the molecular basis of DNA and ways to improve technologies such as CRISPR and Cas.
CRISPR/Cas systems Nanomaterials Nucleic Acids Gene Editing Bioengineering
Bo Norby
Associate Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences · Michigan State University
Bo Norby is an expert in quantitative epidemiology and the control of infectious diseases in food producing animals at the population level.
Bovine Leukemia Virus Zoonotic Diseases Epidemiology Infectious Diseases Antimicrobial Resistance
Kyle Seaman
Senior Product Manager, Platform & Integrations · Sonos
Kyle Seaman is an experienced product leader in web and mobile development, IoT architecture and product management.
Marketing Cosumer Focused Work Techstars Gamification Design Reward/Loyalty
Steve Johnson
Professor · University of Florida
Steve Johnson is an expert in natural history and amphibian and reptile conservation. Steve has worked extensively with imperiled species.
Amphibians Cane Toads Cuban Treefrogs Crocodilians Frogs
Jennifer Kaiser
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Jennifer Kaiser examines the formation of air pollutants, with a focus on the emissions and chemistry of volatile organic compounds.
Development of Air Quality Monitoring Strategies Interactions of Biogenic and Anthropogenic Emissions Emissions and Chemistry of Air Pollutants Global Chemistry-Transport Modeling
Bintong Chen
Professor, Business Administration; Director, Institute for Financial Services Analytics · University of Delaware
Prof. Chen's cross-disciplinary expertise includes knowledge of both business management practices, data science, and systems engineering.
Optimization Machine Learning Game Theory Business Logistics Customer Service Management
Juan Andrade Laborde
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Juan Andrade Laborde develops sustainable strategies and technologies that can be used to deliver nutrition to vulnerable populations.
Food Aid Micronutrients Internatinal Development Human Nutrition Food Science and Technology
Caitlin Barry, JD
Professor of Law; Director, Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic; Co-Director, Community Interpreter Internship Program | Charles Widger School of Law · Villanova University
Caitlin Barry, JD, is an expert in immigration law and enforcement, farmworker rights and advocacy for working conditions in the food chain.
Food Justice Farmworkers Immigration Ice Immigration Enforcement
Lynn Lewis
Professor, Biology · University of Mary Washington
Lynn Lewis is a professor of biology at the University of Mary Washington.
Biology Microbiology Virology University Teaching Academic Advising
Grady Roberts
Professor · University of Florida
Grady Roberts is a social scientist working to improve human capacity in the context of food, agriculture, and natural resources.
Extension Agricultural Education Adult Education Agricultural Development
Joanne Hammond
Archaeologist · Pacific Heritage Research
Heritage expert connected to BC's archaeology and Indigenous heritage communities, dedicated to public outreach on BC's past.
Archaeology Archaeological Research Archaeological Survey land use studies Heritage
Nibir K. Dhar, Ph.D.
Professor and CCI Eminent Scholar, SPIE Fellow, OPTICA (OSA) Fellow · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Dhar researches semiconductor heterostructures, devices and systems applications in Electro-Optic and Infrared (EOIR)
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
Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.
Director, Rudd Center for Obesity & Food Policy (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.
Nutrition in Food Programs Food Insecurity Nutrition School Food Options
David Figlio
Provost, and Gordon Fyfe Professor of Economics and Education · University of Rochester
Figlio is an expert on educational, public, and social policy, including the link between health and education.
Vouchers School Choice Community Engagement Teaching K-12 Education
Claire Vallotton
Associate Professor of Child Development · Michigan State University
An expert in early childhood education and intervention; parent-child interaction and communication; early development of social skills
Childcare Infant Mental Health Parenting Early Childhood Education Child Development
Anuradha Dugal
Director of Violence Prevention Programs · Canadian Women's Foundation
Anuradha Dugal is responsible for all national strategies related to violence against women and girls and teen violence prevention.
Grant Writing Public Speaking Philanthrophy Event Planning Community Development
Linda Pescatello, Ph.D., FACSM, FAHA
Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Pescatello specializes in exercise prescription for health benefit
Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Disease Complementary and Alternative Exercise Exercise Genomics Exercise Prescription