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Tim Russell

Research Scientist / EngineerMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Tim Russell develops interactive applications to support supply chain decision-making and leads humanitarian supply chain research.

Humanitarian Logistics and Supply ChainNetwork DesignSupply Chain ResilienceDisaster ManagementVisualization and Analytics
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Don Duke, Ph.D., P.E.

Expert in water resources and pollution controlFlorida Gulf Coast University

Don Duke applies science and engineering analysis to policy and management decisions.

Municipal stormwater pollution reductionIndustrial stormwater pollution reductionFlood mitigation policyWater Resources PolicyWater quality assessment
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Tiffany Muller Myrdahl

Urbanist and Feminist GeographerSimon Fraser University

Specializes in equity and inclusion. Uses policy analysis and collaborative research with women and LGBTQ people to examine urban change.

Geographies of social difference (with an emphasis on gender and sexuality) Municipal Social Inclusion PolicyQualitative and Mixed Method ResearchOral history methods for research and policymaking
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Michael Savarese, Ph.D.

Expert in sea-level rise and environmental changeFlorida Gulf Coast University

Michael Savarese studies the history of environmental change in coastal areas and how this can inform the future.

Geologic History of Southwest FloridaClimate ChangeCoastal GeologySea Level RiseCoastal Resilience
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Phil Poekert

Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Phil Poekert leads the Lastinger Center for Learning to educational innovations through partnerships, research and development.

Educational InnovationsTeacher EducationProfessional Learning and DevelopmentTeacher LeadershipUniversity Partnerships
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Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.

Professor, Social Work & Human RightsUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.

U.S. Resettlement of RefugeesAsylum SeekersWomen's RightsChildren's RightsMigrant Children
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Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux

Chair on Truth and ReconciliationLakehead University

Dr. Wesley-Esquimaux's research addresses unresolved intergenerational trauma and grief primarily within the Canadian Indigenous community.

Community DevelopmentGovernmentCommunity OutreachLeadershipTeaching
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Timothy J. Shaffer

Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Chair of Civil DiscourseUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Shaffer studies the advancement of democratic practices by focusing on the role of civic professionals in institutional settings.

Civic EngagementPublic PolicyCivil DiscourseCommunicationDeliberative Democracy
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Charis Kubrin

Professor UC Irvine

Charis E. Kubrin is Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and (by courtesy) Sociology.

Race, Ethnicity, and CrimeCrime TrendsCrimeImmigration and CrimeRap Music and Media
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Theo Liebmann

Clinical Professor of LawHofstra University

Professor Liebmann has directed the interdisciplinary Hofstra Youth Advocacy Clinic since its inception

Trial AdvocacyChild WelfareYouth AdvocacyImmigrationJuvenile Delinquency