Thomas Craemer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Public Policy · University of Connecticut

Thomas Craemer is an expert on slavery reparations, racial bias and the psychology of racism.

Slavery Reparations Diversity and Inclusion Race Related Policies Race Relations Psychology of Race

Steven Rodin

President and CEO · Storagepipe

Technology entrepreneur with extensive start-up experience. Learn from real-life trials and tribulations of a software exec.

Strategic Management for Startups Technology Solutions for Business Success Data Protection for Business Cloud Computing & Storage Archiving and Data Management

Greg Garrett, Ph.D.

Carole Ann McDaniel Hanks Chair of Literature and Culture, Department of English · Baylor University

Theologian & cultural critic, exploring the intersections between film & popular culture, literature, religion & politics

Religion and Racism Popular Culture and Society Grief and Suffering

Deborah L. Parker

Motivational Speaker, Training Professional, Author, Coach, Army Veteran · The DPJ Training Group

Leadership/Diversity/Career/Inspiration/Action "Never Count Yourself Out" "Be in Charge" "Use Your Gifts and Wits to Succeed"

Leadership Development Motivation and Personal Growth Diversity and Respect Career Success

Ramani Narayan

Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science · Michigan State University

Expert in biodegradable plastics, biobased and recyclable composites

Renewable Resources Biodegradable Polymers and Materials Engineering Polymers and Plastics Biobased and Recyclable Composites

Roland Kemokai

BUSINESS OWNER · GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT INSTITUTE

INSPIRATIONAL-MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, AUTHOR, LIFE COACH, VOCAL COACH & MUSICIAN

Youth Empowerment Relationships Leadership Personal Development Self-Esteem

Henry J. Donahue, Ph.D.

Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering; BS, San Diego State University; Ph.D. UC Santa Barbara · VCU College of Engineering

Bone, mechanobiology, regenerative medicine, effects of space travel on bone and muscle, gap junctions, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteoclast

Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Musculoskeletal Mechanobiology Space Biology and Bioengineering

Meena Bose

Professor of Political Science, Executive Dean for Public Policy & Public Service Programs · Hofstra University

Dr. Meena Bose is Executive Dean of Hofstra University’s Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs

Presidential Elections Presidential Campaigns Presidential Politics Presidential History

Glenn Knox

Clinical Associate Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Knox is a double board-certified ear surgeon and trained expert witness with over 40 years of experience treating ear related disorders

Brain Injury mTBI Ear Infections Hearing Loss Ear Injury

Joseph Toscano, PhD

Assistant Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences; Director, Cognitive Science Program | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Joseph Toscano, PhD, is an expert in human speech recognition and language comprehension through the study of brain and behavior.

Psychology Cognitive Psychology Perception and Language Speech Communication Language Development

Boleslaw Szymanski

Claire and Roland Schmitt Distinguished Professor of Computer Science; Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy; Director, Network Science and Technology Center · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Specializes in network science with a current focus on social and computer networks

Computer Wireless Computation & Information Technology Computer Networks Network Science Energy and the Environment

CJ Blennerhassett

Registered Midwife · Association of Nova Scotia Midwives

Registered Midwife and activist with a focus on informed choice, reproductive rights, & the provision of inclusive care for LGBTQ families.

Pregnancy Pregnancy and Abuse Pregnancy and Postpartum Issues pregnancy and sport Pregnancy Loss

Amy Murphy-Nugen

Associate Professor · Western Carolina University

Amy Murphy-Nugen has more than 20 years of social work practice and policy experience in housing, community building and engagement.

Community Development and Housing Issues Housing Loss Foreclosure Disenfranchised Grief

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

Julian Ford, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Psychiatry · University of Connecticut

Director, Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice and Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders

Psychiatry Treatment of Trauma Trauma Stress Trauma 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

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

Eric Rignot

Distinguished Professor and Chair, Earth System Science · UC Irvine

Dr. Rignot works to understand the interactions of glaciers and climate and what effects they will have on global sea levels.

Ice Sheet Dynamics and Mass Balance Climate Change Glaciology Radar

Hiba Baroud

Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · Vanderbilt University

Expert in risk, reliability and resilience of critical infrastructure against climate change and natural disasters, particularly flooding.

Climate Change Flood Mitigation Natural Disasters Resilience modeling Interdependent Systems Data Analytics

Maurice Suckling

Assistant Professor, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Writer and historian specializing in narrative for video games and board game design.

Game Design & Development Board Games Narrative and Dialogue in Video Games Videogame Design History of Games