Shaun Nelms
Professor (Clinical), Co-Chair Educational Leadership, William & Sheila Konar Director of the Center for Urban Education Success · University of Rochester
Nelms is also vice president for community partnerships at the University of Rochester
School Systems for Underserved Communities Urban Education Success School Culture School Turnaround K-12 Education
Tyler Knowlton
Chief Public Engagement Strategist · Office of Policy and Priorities
Connecting people, capturing ideas and challenging the status quo in a digital world
International E-Collaboration Open Policy Development Public Engagement
Deva Ramanan
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Deva Ramanan's research interests span computer vision and machine learning, with a focus on visual recognition.
Human-Centered Robotics Human-Robot Collaboration Machine Learning Embedded in Systems Neurorobotics 3-D Vision and Recognition
Angie Lindsey
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Angie Lindsey studies disaster preparation and recovery at the community level, with a focus on what makes communities resilient.
Natural Resource Dependent Communities Collaboration Efforts After a Disaster Community Resource Organizations Community Resilience Issues Management
B. Frank Gupton, Ph.D.
Floyd D. Gottwald, Jr. Chair in Pharmaceutical Engineering; Chair, Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Gupton's research is focused on the development of new technologies that will streamline organic synthesis
Cross-Coupling Catalysis Flow Chemistry / Continual Chemical Processing Organic Synthesis in Pharmaceutical Applications
Jennifer Biddle
Professor, Marine Science and Policy · University of Delaware
Prof. Biddle's research interests include microbial ecology of marine systems, deep biosphere life, benthic archaea and bacteria.
Geobiology Deep Biosphere Life Microbial Ecology Marine Systems Benthic Archaea and Bacteria
Robert J. Sawyer
Science Fiction Writer · SFWRITER.COM Inc.
"Canada's foremost futurist" -- CBC Radio
Gisli Olafsson
Emergency Response Director · NetHope
Leading expert in the use of technology in disaster response. Expert and author in the area of crisis leadership.
Technology Use in Disasters Digital Volunteers Crisis Leadership
Cathy Cavanaugh
Research Scientist · University of Florida
Cathy Cavanaugh's researches development in virtual schools, online and blended professional learning, and education system transformation.
Digital Transformation in Education Online and Distance Learning Education Professional Learning Virtual School
Tomeka Robinson
Senior Associate Dean, Professor of Writing Studies and Rhetoric · Hofstra University
Dr. Robinson is an expert on effective public debate as well as health communication. She directs Hofstra's award-winning forensics team.
Public/Social Advocacy Rhetoric Health Communications Argumentation and Debate Intercultural Communication
Jane Paige, RN, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Jane Paige is an expert in educational simulations and interprofessional education.
Interprofessional Education Nursing Education Simulation as a Teaching Methodology
Michelle Bauml
Associate Professor and Clotilda Winter Professor of Education · Texas Christian University
Dr. Bauml focuses on early childhood/elementary teacher education and teacher decision-making, civic education, and social studies.
Qualitative Research Methods Teacher Knowledge and Beliefs iEngage - Civics Education Teacher Decision-Making Elementary Social Studies Education
Thomas Powers
Associate Professor, Philosophy · University of Delaware
Prof. Powers specializes in ethics in information technology (including AI), ethics in science and engineering and research ethics.
Scientific Ethics Biomedical Ethics Environmental Ethics Research Ethics Computer Ethics
Stephen Allen
Associate Vice President for International Affairs · Southern Utah University
Specializing in international affairs in higher education, DACA in Utah, and international education partnerships
DACA in Utah DACA Student Services Student Affairs in Higher Education International Education Partnerships
Paige C. Pullen
Research Professor · University of Florida
Paige C. Pullen is a expert in the field of special education and learning disabilities, specifically in the area of reading.
External Funding Special Education Reading Disabilities Early Learning Reading Instruction
Michael W. Johnson, MA, CAP
Senior Managing Director of Behavioral Health · CARF International
A creative, solutions-oriented leader who is passionate about improving quality in behavioral healthcare through CARF accreditation.
ASAM Level of Care Certification Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Mental Health (Severe Mental Illness) Practice and Policy Suicide Prevention
Franziska Gloeckner
Board Member · Su-Soft Technology
COO Su-Soft Tech. & Board Member Ever Right International Ltd. (Shanghai)
Collaboration in China Project Management in China China Supply Chain Management and Compliance
Sarah Prevette
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Named by Inc Magazine as one of the top entrepreneurs in North America & recognized as a futurist/early-supporter of emerging technology
Failism: the Art of Strategic Evolution Tech Startups The Entrepreneur Journey Entrepreneurial Networking & Collaboration Setting Direction and Strategy for Companies
Norman Lewis
Crowdsourced innovation advisor · PwC
Experienced inspirational speaker on social media behaviours and enterprise innovation
Open Innovation Crowdsourced Innovation R&d and Innovation Future of Work Mobility
Jon Smith
Professor of Communication · Southern Utah University
Specializing in public land issues, television news, and documentary film production
Communication Professional Communication in Mass Media Digital Photojournalism Documentary Film Making Television News