community Experts

Jieun Shin

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Jieun Shin teaches and researches social media dynamics with a focus on the spread of misinformation and fact-checking.

Jeremy Pressman, Ph.D.

Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Pressman specializes in the Arab-Israeli peace process, US foreign policy, and the scope of political protests in the United States.

Jennifer S. Schiff

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Jennifer Schiff's research is in comparative water policy around the globe, with a concentration on policies targeting water scarcity.

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Jennifer Polack

Professor of Computer ScienceUniversity of Mary Washington

Computer science educator striving to inspire students and equip them with skills and perspectives to navigate today's interconnected world.

Jennifer Lewis-Botica

Archaeologist, PrincipalKleanza Consulting Ltd.

Pacific northwest archaeologist specializing in cultural resource management. Passionate about community engagement and Indigenous heritage.

Douglas Scharre

Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry | College of MedicineThe Ohio State University

Dr. Scharre specializes in cognitive disorders and dementias, including Alzheimer's disease

Nicole Bouvier-Brown

Chair and Professor of Environmental Science; Co-Executive Director of Coastal Research InstituteLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.

Professor, AnthropologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Xygalatas' research focuses on ritual, sports, bonding, and the things that make us human.

Eve Rosenzweig

Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School