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