Charles Yarish, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut

Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management, and commercial uses for seaweed for food, nutraceuticals, and biofuels.

Biofuel Cosmeceuticals Applied Genomics Ecology Marine Macroalgae

David Rothenberg

Distinguished Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Through writing and music, David Rothenberg explores the relationship between humans and nature.

Bird Music Humanity Musicality of Animals Human Computer Musical Interfaces Environmental Philosophy

Dr Sam Strong

Lecturer, Optometry · Aston University

Dr Strong's main area of research interest is visual perception, with a focus on motion processing related to optic flow.

Visual Perception Optic Flow Visual Durations Motion Processing Temporal Experience

Camille Thomas

Assistant Provost and Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University

Specializing in coaching psychology, exercise prescription and the pathophysiology of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Weight Management Exercise Science Plyometric Training Biomechanics of Exercise Methods of Sports Conditioning and Nutrition

Maria Lapinski

Professor · Michigan State University

Maria Lapinski’s research connects global health and environmental issues, cultural dynamics, and communication science.

Communication Sciences Global Health Cultural Dynamics

Jon Peha

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Jon Peha's research addresses social and policy issues around the evolution of computer and telecommunications networks.

Security and Privacy Economics Technical Innovation Network Security Connected Vehicles Internet of Things (IoT)

William Whittaker

Founders University Research Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

A field robotics pioneer, William "Red" Whittaker's research interests centers on mobile robots in unpredictable environments.

Multisensor Data Fusion Robotics in Hazerdous Application Industrial Robotics Field & Service Robotics Outdoor Mobile Robots

John R. Cooley, MBA, Ph.D.

Associate Professor in Residence · University of Connecticut

John R. Cooley studies speciation and species distributions, using cicada species as model organisms.

Cicadas Speciation Species Distribution Modeling Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Ramayya Krishnan

Dean, Heinz College · Carnegie Mellon University

Ramayya Krishnan is well known for his work in e-commerce and information risk management.

Measurement and Analysis Risk Analysis Management Science Operations Research Risk Management

Vincent Conitzer

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Vincent Conitzer is an expert in ethics and AI.

Ethics in AI Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Computer Science

Jula Hughes

Dean · Lakehead University

Professor Hughes researches in the areas of criminal law, comparative constitutional law and judicial ethics

Criminal Law Comparative Constitutional Law Judicial Ethics Labour Law Jurisprudence

Parshati Patel

Science Communication · Stellar Dreams

An astrophysicist turned science communicator, space educator, author and space artist with a passion to bring space to the public!

Sci Art STEM Education Astrophyics Astronomy Planetary Science

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

Ronald Hall

Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University

An expert in racism and diversity.

Colorism Bleaching Syndrome Racism Discrimination Black/White Racial Conflict

Michael Mendez

Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy · UC Irvine

Michael Mendez has experience in the public and private sectors, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process.

Global climate change policy Environmental Planning Public Policy Legislative Relations Climate Change

Andrew Dilts

Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Politcal Theory (Modern and Contemporary) Critical Race Theory Critical Theory Punishment Theory Critical Prison Studies

Todd Fenton

Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Forensic Anthropology Laboratory · Michigan State University

An expert in forensic anthropology.

skeletal trauma unidentified human remains Forensic Anthropology human identification

Carrie Jenkins

Canada Research Chair and Professor of Philosophy · University of British Columbia

Writer and award-winning public philosopher.

Metaphysics Philosophy of Logic Epistemology Philosophy of Romantic Love Interdisciplinary Philosophy

RJ Nowling, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Nowling is passionate about CS education and collaborating with students in research at the interface of computer science and biology.

Computer Science Machine Learning Data Science Genomics Data Structures and Algorithms

Lorenzo Valdevit

Professor, Materials Science and Engineering and Director, Institute for Design and Manufacturing Innovation · UC Irvine

Lorenzo Valdevit’s research is in the general area of mechanics of materials and structures and additive manufacturing

3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Architected Materials Advanced Manufacturing Materials Science Metamaterials