Environment Experts

Anatoly Zhuplev, Ph.D.

Professor of Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

RussiaInternational BusinessInternational EntrepreneurshipInternational Development

Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D.

Interim Department Head and ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Tian is an expert in animal biotechnology.

Pluripotent Stem CellsNuclear Reprogramming by Somatic Cell Nuclear TransferGenetic Engineering in Farm AnimalsAssisted Reproductive TechnologiesPre-Implantation Embryo Development

Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Bioengineer who modifies micro-organisms to produce chemicals (e.g. from beer to fuel).

Systems BiologySynthetic BiologyEvolutionary BiologyMetabolic EngineeringMolecular engineering

Karen Melton, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Child and Family StudiesBaylor University

Applied researcher specializing in the healthy development of adolescents through the maintenance of healthy families

Family LeisureFamily RelationsPositive Youth Development

Kristen Mills

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Aerospace and Nuclear EngineeringRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Biomechanics of tumor growth, tumor cell-matrix interactions

Development of in vitro modelsCell and tissue biomechanicsExperimental mechanics of materials

Deborah L. Parker

Motivational Speaker, Training Professional, Author, Coach, Army VeteranThe DPJ Training Group

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

Leadership DevelopmentMotivation and Personal GrowthDiversity and RespectCareer Success

Patricia G. Martínez, Ph.D.

Professor of Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Human Resources ManagementHR Practices as Signals About Employment ConditionsRecruitment & SelectionEffects of Perceived Overqualification on Hiring DecisionsPaternalism in Employment Relationships and Leadership Styles