Jay Heslen, PhD

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Cyber Institute faculty · Augusta University

Dr. John “Jay” Heslen is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and serves on faculty at Augusta University’s Cyber Institute

Cyber Conflict Political Science Cybersecurity Terrorism Counterintelligence

Jessica Millward

Associate Professor of History and African American Studies · UC Irvine

Her research focuses on comparative slavery and emancipation, African American history, gender and the law.

Anti-Black violence African American History Humanities U.S. History Juneteenth

Jessica Kramer

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Jessica Kramer researches theoretical concepts and methodologies of occupational therapy, disability studies, education and rehabilitation.

Assessment and Measurement Occupational Therapy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Community Based Intervention

Keith Schneider

Professor · University of Florida

Keith Schneider’s research focuses on food safety and understanding foodborne illnesses.

Food Safety Foodborne Illnesses

Maria Watson

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Maria Watson is an urban planner with expertise in disaster recovery.

Disaster Assistance Disaster Recovery Small Business Recovery

Gustavo S. Cortes

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Gustavo S. Cortes researches macro-finance, financial intermediation, international finance and financial history.

Financial History Financial Intermediation Macro Finance International Finance

Amy Fagan

Assistant Professor · Western Carolina University

Amy Fagan studies NASA’s planetary geology, with a focus on petrology, mineralogy, and lunar geology.

Petrology Minerology Planetary Geology Lunar Geology

Mark DeBeliso

Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University

Focuses on sports medicine and athletic performance and the physiological effects of exercise

Sport Science Research Common Injuries in Athletics Stress Reduction for University Students College Sports Medicine Human Performance

Jay Vadiveloo, Ph.D.

Professor in Residence, Director of the Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research · University of Connecticut

Jay Vadiveloo, Ph.D. is an expert in applied actuarial research projects such as calculating healthy years left in life.

Small Businesses Actuarial Research Statistics Mathematics Life Insurance

Michael Okun

Distinguished Professor | Director · University of Florida

Dr. Michael Okun is a neurologist, neuroscientist, and expert in Parkinson's, movement disorders, and deep brain stimulation.

Alzheimer's Parkinson's Tourette Deep Brain Stimulation Dystonia

Russell Johnson

MSU Foundation Professorship · Michigan State University

Russell Johnson's research examines the roles of leadership-based processes that underlie work attitudes and behaviors.

Organizational Behavior Consumer Behavior Human Resource Management Attitudes, Emotions & Personality Leadership & Motivation

Daniel A. Smith

Professor · University of Florida

Daniel A. Smith examines how political institutions affect political behavior across and within the American states.

Election Administration Voting Ballot Measures Florida Politics State Politics and Elections

Christopher Carroll

Director | M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Christopher Carroll is an expert in digital communication, an active researcher, and has written international guidelines for children.

Medical Education Epidemiology of Critical Illness Pediatric Critical Care Pediatrics Respiratory Illness in Children

Laura Mauldin, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · University of Connecticut

Laura Mauldin is a sociologist focused on health and illness; caregiving; and disability, Deaf, and science and technology studies.

Sociology Human Development and Family Sciences Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Disability Studies Deaf Studies

Jason Miller

Interim Chairperson · Michigan State University

Jason Miller's primary research stream examines issues in the truck transportation industry including safety, productivity and employment.

Logistics Motor Carrier Safety

David C. Virtue

Professor · Western Carolina University

David C. Virtue is the Taft B. Botner Distinguished Professor of Middle Grades Education in the School of Teaching and Learning.

Comparative Analysis Anthropology of Curriculum Policy Middle Level Teacher Preparation Curriculum Design Middle Grades Education

Carol Motycka

Clinical Professor | Assistant Dean · University of Florida

Carol Motycka's research interests include substance abuse, obesity and interprofessional education in pharmacy care.

Gastrointestinal Disorders Weight Loss Management Substance Use Disorders Safe Storage of Medications

Ursula Philpot

Senior Lecturer · Leeds Beckett

Ursula Philpot is a freelance consultant dietitian and senior lecturer in nutrition and dietetics.

Obesity Mental Health Eating Disorders Nutrition

Edward Lopez

Professor · Western Carolina University

Edward Lopez is Professor of Economics and founding director of Western Carolina University's Center for the Study of Free Enterprise.

Economics of Ideas Public Choice Ethics of Capitalism Public Finance Principles of Economics

Cathleen Swody

Principal and Director of Assessment · Foster Talent Consulting

Organizational Psychologist, Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach, Author and Speaker

Emotional Intelligence Leadership Employee Engagement Stress Management